Bencoolen Street, towards National Museum : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1977
Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin
Information About
This 1977 photograph shows Bencoolen Street, towards the National Museum. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- Credit Line
- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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