New Bridge Road, 75, in the 1890s : general view



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01 Jan 1890

Photographed By Lambert, G. R.

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This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a view of New Bridge Road. This shot of a crowded New Bridge Road was taken from the Singapore River near Coleman Bridge, showing rickshaw pullers heading west towards Chinatown. (Caption source : Toh, p53). Title from inscription, on front of photograph. Date of creation estimated.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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