Tanjong Rhu suspension footbridge : close-up [1]



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10 Aug 2003

Photographed By Heirwin Mohd Nasir

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This is a close-up view of the Tanjong Rhu suspension footbridge, which is Singapore's first suspension footbridge built above the Geylang River. It connects the Tanjong Rhu enclave to the National Stadium, Indoor Stadium and Kallang Theatre at the other end. It shows details of the bridge's tiled walkway, stainless steel railings and suspension ropes. Title devised by Library staff.


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Suspension bridges--Singapore--Photographs

Footbridges--Singapore--Photographs

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Pedestrian bridges

Architecture

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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