Hongkong and Shanghai Bank building, between 1900-1905 : general view
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01 Jan 1900
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This photograph, taken between 1900-1905, shows the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank building. Located at Battery Road, this building was completed in 1894. In front of the building, stands the Tan Kim Seng Fountain that was unveiled in 1882. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. Information contributed by Richard Hale.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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