Lookout tower at Seletar Reservoir, 1960s : general view



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01 Jan 1960

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This is a photograph of a little girl trotting along the walkway at Seletar Reservoir. Pictured in the background behind her is the majestic look-out tower. Shown too are people admiring the view from the top of the 60 feet tower. Photograph donated by Ang Suan Poh, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_159. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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Towers--Singapore--Photographs

Girls--Singapore--Photographs

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Architecture

Children

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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Ang Suan Poh.

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