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This photograph shows a car travelling along Upper Cross Street, one of the older streets of Singapore. The old shophouses in the foreground stand in contrast to the commercial buildings which can be seen rising against the city skyline. Donated by Mary Lim, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_042. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Mary Lim.
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