Pagoda Street, towards South Bridge Road, 1985 : general view



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12 May 1985

Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin

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This 1985 photograph shows Pagoda Street, towards South Bridge Road, from Trengganu Street junction. Rows of shophouses line both sides of the street. Pagoda Street is named after the elaborate carved structure, the gopuram, over the main gate of the Sri Mariamman Temple. 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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