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This is a front view of Roxy Theatre, located at the junction of East Coast Road. In its place now is Katong Plaza. Donated by Heng Ngian Phuan and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_650. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Heng Ngian Phuan.
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