Cavenagh Bridge, 1982 : side view



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04 Jul 1982

Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin

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This 1982 photograph shows Cavenagh Bridge. Cavenagh Bridge is named after Straits Settlements Governor, Sir William Orfeur Cavenagh. The bridge is located near the Fullerton Hotel. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Cavenagh Bridge (Singapore)--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Bridges--Singapore--Singapore River--Photographs

Categories

Historic bridges

Rivers

Streets and Places

Architecture

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

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