View of town from Fort Canning Hill, [1880s] : aerial view [2]

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01 Jan 1880

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This photograph shows a view of the town taken from the saluting battery on Fort Canning Hill in about 1881. High Street can be seen at the foot of the hill. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale. Date of creation estimated.

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Cities and towns--Singapore--Photographs

Streets--Singapore--Photographs

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Streets and Places

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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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