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This photograph shows the Tan Kim Seng Memorial Fountain at the Esplanade. It was unveiled in 1882. Photograph donated by Loo Say Chong and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2007. The original work (c) Loo Say Chong.
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