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The former Beach Road Police Station, a heritage rich landmark built in 1931, is a simple 3-storey Art Deco building. The building was given conservation status on 9 October 2002. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_014. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd.
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