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A 1950s photograph of Boat Quay where many bumboats are docked at the jetty. On the left side of photograph, shophouses can also be seen along the river. Many godowns are located along the river and in the far right of the background is the Ho Hong Building. The photograph was taken from the Fullerton Building. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Date of creation estimated.
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