Beach Road vicinity, including Masjid Hajjah Fatimah, in the 1960s : aerial view [1]
Photograph
01 Jan 1960
Photographed By NIL:Cheah, Seng Kee
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This probably taken in 1960s photograph shows the Beach Road vicinity with many inverted-V roof houses, some coconut and other trees. The distinctive European-style minaret of Masjid Hajjah Fatimah can be seen. The tower leans about six degrees off centre. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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