View of Telok Ayer and Amoy Street, 1870 : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1870
Photographed By Lambert, G. R.
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This 1870 photograph shows a view of Telok Ayer Bay and Amoy Street. Telok Ayer Bay was an area set aside by Stamford Raffles for the Chinese community in 1822. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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