Fort Canning Gothic gateway : general view



Photograph

11 Sep 2003

Photographed By M. Ashif Padili

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This is a view of the white-washed gateway located on Fort Canning Hill. The gateway is designed in the Gothic architectural style. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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