View of town from Fort Canning Hill, [1880s] : panoramic view [3]



Photograph

01 Jan 1880

Photographed By Lambert, G. R.

  • Share

Information About

This photograph shows a view of the town taken from the saluting battery on Fort Canning Hill in about 1881. High Street can be seen at the foot of the hill. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale. Date of creation estimated.


Subjects

Cities and towns--Singapore--Photographs

Dwellings--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Streets and Places

Buildings

Residential buildings

Additional Details

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

More to Explore

View of town from hill, [1870s] : aerial view [1]

View of town from hill, [1870s] : aerial view [1]

IMAGE

This probably taken in the 1870s photograph shows an aerial view of the town from Fort Canning Hill. St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in this shot. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. ...

Pedestals, Fort Canning Hill : side view

Pedestals, Fort Canning Hill : side view

IMAGE

Shown in this photograph are two mini pedestals near the entrance of Fort Canning Hill. ...

Fort Canning Hill : general view [1]

Fort Canning Hill : general view [1]

IMAGE

Shown in this photograph are the steps leading up to Fort Canning Hill. Title devised by Library staff....

Canning Lane : general view [4]

Canning Lane : general view [4]

IMAGE

A 1982 photograph depicting Canning Lane with shophouses, from near River Valley Road. Canning Lane was named after the first Viceroy of India, Viscount George Canning....

Fort Canning gateway : North-West exit

Fort Canning gateway : North-West exit

IMAGE

View of the fort gateway situated at the North-West exit of Fort Canning hill. A solid brick and concrete arch is built around the gate....

View of town from hill, [1870s] : aerial view [3]

View of town from hill, [1870s] : aerial view [3]

IMAGE

This probably taken in the 1870s photograph shows an aerial view of the town from Fort Canning Hill. The steeples of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen among the lush growth and greenery. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated....

Canning Lane : general view [2]

Canning Lane : general view [2]

IMAGE

A 1982 photograph depicting Canning Lane with shophouses, from near River Valley Road. Canning Lane was named after the first Viceroy of India, Viscount George Canning....

Canning Lane : general view [1]

Canning Lane : general view [1]

IMAGE

A 1982 photograph depicting Canning Lane with shophouses, from near River Valley Road. Canning Lane was named after the first Viceroy of India, Viscount George Canning....

Canning Lane : general view [3]

Canning Lane : general view [3]

IMAGE

A 1982 photograph depicting Canning Lane with shophouses, from near River Valley Road. Canning Lane was named after the first Viceroy of India, Viscount George Canning....

"Myriad of activities" sign : general view

"Myriad of activities" sign : general view

IMAGE

This is a picture of the wall carving entitled "Myriad of Activities" at the foot of Fort Canning Hill. Title devised by Library staff....