Boat Quay in the 1890s : general view



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01 Jan 1890

Photographed By Lambert, G. R.

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This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a view of Boat Quay. There is an inscription, "Boat Quai.222" (now Boat Quay), on the front of the photograph. In the background, stands Fort Canning Hill and Elgin Bridge (built in 1862) near the foot of the hill. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


Subjects

Boats and boating--Singapore--Photographs

Rivers--Singapore--Photographs

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Historic buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Streets and Places

Commercial buildings

Rivers

Historic buildings

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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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