Amoy Street : general view



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17 Mar 1992

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This 1992 photograph shows the gutting of houses no. 111 - 116, from the side lane of Amoy Street. In the background can be seen many high-rise buildings. 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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