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This 1905 photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. has a handwritten note "Singapore from Mount Sophia" on the front. Taken from Mount Sophia, the foreground of the photograph depicts houses and lush greenery around Bras Basah Road. Faintly seen in the background, are the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and St Andrew's Cathedral. Title from inscription, on front of photograph. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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