CHIJMES, gates : close-up



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29 Jun 2007

Photographed By Tay, Lionel

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Shown in this photograph is a close-up view of the tall ornate gates of CHIJMES, formerly a convent. Title devised by Library staff.


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Gates--Singapore--Photographs

Convents--Singapore--Photographs

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

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Architecture

Churches

Commercial buildings

Religious buildings

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