CHIJMES : exterior



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29 Jun 2007

Photographed By Tay, Lionel

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This photograph shows the steeple of CHIJMES. Formerly a convent, it has now been turned into a commercial place with shops and restaurants, and the chapel has become a popular choice for weddings. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Spires--Photographs

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Church architecture--Singapore--Photographs

Chapels--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Architecture

Churches

Commercial buildings

Religious buildings

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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