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This is a 2003 photograph of the exterior view of the house of Tan Yeok Nee. The short, sweeping stairs lead to the main entrance of the house, as well as the Chinese roof of Southern Fujian style with spectacular mythical beasts. The building was gazetted as a national monument on 19 November 1974. Title devised by Library staff.
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A 1982 photograph depicting house no. 33 Scotts Road (property of Tan Yeok Nee family, now acquired). Title devised by Library staff....
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A 1982 photograph depicting house no. 31 Scotts Road (property of Tan Yeok Nee family, now acquired). The road mentioned is located in the Orchard Road area. Title devised by Library staff....
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