Singapore Philatelic Museum, built in 1906 : exterior



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29 Jun 2007

Photographed By Tay, Lionel

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This is a picture of the Singapore Philatelic Museum along Coleman Street which was built in 1906. The building was part of Anglo-Chinese School at one time. At the foreground of the picture, a group of students are queuing up to enter the museum. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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