Clifford Pier entrance, 1950s : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
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This 1950s photograph shows the entrance to Clifford Pier at Collyer Quay. Clifford Pier has since been demolished to make way for a two-storey pier at Marina South in order to market Marina Bay as a residential and commercial centre. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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