Chin Chew Street, walkway : general view



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21 Jun 2003

Photographed By Heirwin Mohd Nasir

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This 2003 photograph shows a general view of an old street that has now been converted into a paved walkway. Colourfully restored three-storey shophouses can be seen on the left side of the photograph, while the entrance to the basement carpark of China Square Central at Marsh & McLennan Centre can be seen to the right. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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