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This 1984 photograph shows a side view of MPH Building, located at the corner of Stamford Road and Armenian Street. Built in 1908 in the Edwardian architecture style, the iconic red-and-white building encompasses pediment and arched windows, and signature baroque arches. MPH Building is now called the Vanguard Building. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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MPH Building : exterior
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This photograph shows the MPH building. which was built in 1908, and now houses various retail shops. ...
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Armenian Street, from Stamford Road : general view [1]
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A 1982 photograph, showing Armenian Street, from the corner of Stamford Road. Armenian Street was named after the Armenian Church, a national monument dated 1835 and the oldest church in Singapore....
Stamford Road : general view
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This 1984 photograph shows Stamford Road (towards Armenian Street/Queen Street junction). Stamford Road is named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles. Title devised by Library staff....
MPH building facade (1908)
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View of the building's facade with its distinctive red and white exposed brickworks, louvred windows, tall columns and covered walkway....
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Stamford Road, towards National Library : general view [3]
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A 1982 photograph, showing Stamford Road, towards Armenian Street and the National Library. Stamford Road was named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore....
Queen Street, towards Stamford Road : general view
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This [1977] photograph depicts Queen Street, towards Stamford Road and Armenian Street. The roads mentioned are located in the Rochor area. Title devised by library staff....
Queen Street, towards Stamford Road : general view
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This [1977] photograph depicts Queen Street, towards Stamford Road and Armenian Street. The roads mentioned are located in the Rochor area. Title devised by library staff....
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Stamford Road, towards National Library : general view [2]
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A 1982 photograph, showing Stamford Road, towards Armenian Street and the National Library. Stamford Road was named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore....
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Stamford Road, towards National Library : general view [1]
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A 1982 photograph, showing Stamford Road, towards Armenian Street and the National Library. Stamford Road was named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore....
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Stamford Road, towards Armenian Street : general view [1]
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A 1982 photograph, showing Stamford Road, with the old Capitol Flats on the opposite, towards Armenian Street. The old flats are not found in the present day street directory. Stamford Road was named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore....