High Street in the 1880s : general view



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01 Jan 1880

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This 1880s photograph shows a view of High Street lined with rows of two-storey buildings on both sides. The entrance to Hotel de L’Europe is located on the right. Fort Canning Hill can be seen at the end of the street. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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

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