Old Supreme Court, 1939 : exterior



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29 Jun 2007

Photographed By Tay, Lionel

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This photograph shows the old Supreme Court building. Built in 1939, it was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward. It remained in service as the Supreme Court until 2005. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Courthouses--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Colonial architecture

Historic buildings

Public buildings

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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