Coleman Street.100, 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 Coleman Street. On the right stands Hotel de la Paix, which operates in the premises formerly built by Coleman to serve as his personal residence. Coleman Street was named after George Drumgoole Coleman, the first architect in Singapore. Title from inscription, on front of photograph. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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