New World Amusement Park entrance : general view [1]



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19 Jan 1992

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This 1992 photograph shows the entrance of New World Amusement Park, at Jalan Besar. Established in 1920s, the park was a prominent landmark in Jalan Besar, and finally ceased operation in 1987. Standing on its site now is the new City Square shopping mall, public park and private condominium. Title devised by Library staff.


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Jalan Besar (Singapore)--Photographs

Amusements parks--Singapore--Jalan Besar--Photographs

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Public buildings

Parks and gardens

Places of interests

Places of interest

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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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