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A 1983 photograph showing the footway of shops, located between Ellenborough Street and Coleman's Bridge (at Boat Quay). The Central now stands at the said location. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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Ellenborough Street : general view
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A 1983 photograph showing Ellenborough Street, at a corner of New Bridge Road. Ellenborough Street was named after Lord Ellenborough, Governor-General of India. The street mentioned is in the vicinity of Boat Quay. Title devised by Library staff....
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Coleman Bridge : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows Coleman Bridge, from North Boat Quay. Originally called New Bridge, the second bridge built across the Singapore River was renamed after D.G. Coleman. Constructed as a brick bridge in 1840, it was replaced to its current concrete bridge in 1986. The construction of High Street Centre...
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This 1982 photograph shows a view of the Singapore River along Boat Quay, from Coleman Bridge. This photograph was taken before the clean-up of the river as bumboats can still be seen. Title devised by Library staff....
New Bridge Road, towards Coleman Bridge : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows New Bridge Road, towards Coleman's Bridge (from near opposite Ellenborough Street). Built in 1842, New Bridge Road was named after Coleman's New Bridge which was constructed over the Singapore River in 1840. Title devised by Library staff....
New Bridge Road, towards Coleman Bridge : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows New Bridge Road, towards Coleman's Bridge (from near opposite Ellenborough Street). Built in 1842, New Bridge Road was named after Coleman's New Bridge which was constructed over the Singapore River in 1840. Title devised by Library staff....
New Bridge Road, towards Coleman Bridge : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows New Bridge Road, towards Coleman's Bridge (from near opposite Ellenborough Street). Built in 1842, New Bridge Road was named after Coleman's New Bridge which was constructed over the Singapore River in 1840. Title devised by Library staff....
Boat Quay in the 1900s : general view
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This 1900s photograph has the stamped numbers "535" and the letter "D" on the back. It shows bumboats docked beside the warehouses at Boat Quay. Today, Boat Quay has been revamped and is a popular place for food, recreation and entertainment. Date of creation estimated....
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