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This is a picture of the Scarlet Hotel located at Erskine Road. Its external façade has been was carefully restored, and the interior redesigned. This row of houses was built in 1924. Title devised by Library staff.
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Erskine Road : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows Erskine Road, near South Bridge Road. Erskine Road was named after J.J. Erskine, who was a Member of Council in Penang. The roads mentioned are in the vicinity of Chinatown. Title devised by Library staff....
Erskine Road : general view
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Erskine Road : general view [2]
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Hotel 1929 : exterior
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Entrance to The Westin Stamford : general view
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Shophouses, near Scarlet Hotel : general view
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Erskine Road back lane : general view
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This 1992 photograph shows a back lane, located at Erskine Road. On both sides of the lane can be seen the back walls of houses. Erskine Road was named after Samuel Erskine of Howarth Erskine and Company. Title devised by Library staff....
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