Erskine Road, towards Ann Siang Road : general view [1]



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11 Jul 1982

Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin

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This 1982 photograph depicts Erskine Road, from South Bridge Road (towards Ann Siang Road). Rows of shophouses, and parked cars line both sides of the street. A high-rise building can be seen in the background. Erskine Road was named after J.J. Erskine, who was a Member of Council in Penang. 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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