City Hall and Padang, [1960s] : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1960

Photographed By NIL:Cheah, Seng Kee

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This probably taken in 1960s photograph shows the base of a pillar of the City Hall and partial view of the Padang, which is an open field. There is a street lamp at the edge of the concrete slab of the City Hall. 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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