Erskine Road sign : close-up

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22 Jun 2007

Photographed By Tay, Lionel

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This picture shows a close-up view of the Erskine Road sign as well as the stone structure that describes the history of the area in English and Chinese. Title devised by Library staff.

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Signs and signboards--Singapore--Photographs

Street names--Singapore--Photographs

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Streets and Places

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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