This photograph from the 1970s shows cinema billboards for English and Chinese films in Chinatown, placed along the street near New Bridge Road junction. Such outsized outdoor advertisements, drawn by cinema billboard painters, were widely used from the 1960s to 1980s. In the background can be seen the side view of some buildings. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_016. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
The hotel is a mix of old colonial and modern architecture. The Rendezvous Restaurant, well known for its nasi padang, is prominently sited on the ground floor of the older 3-storey art deco building. Above the older building is a large neon sign advertising the Nikon trademark. This type of...
General view of Norris Block, located at the Lower Circus of the Singapore General Hospital. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_015...
Inside a hawker centre at Trans Street is this traditional 'mama' store and newsstand which sells newspapers, magazines and tidbits. They are typically run by Indians. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_017...
This is a photograph of the ABN Bank (formerly Algemene Bank Netherlands) at Cecil Street. The building houses the general bank of The Netherlands. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_009...
Weather-worn houses at Circular Road as viewed from a walkway. These buildings serve as reminders of bygone days. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_054...
A general view of the road along Jalan Besar. The shophouses and other buildings that had lined this street had architectural characteristics typical of the late 19th century and early 20th century architecture. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_011...
New Bridge Road in the direction towards Hill Street. Photograph shows old and new buildings on both sides of the road. Pictured prominently is the Peninsula Excelsior Hotel. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_049...
The original Bengkali Mosque or Masjid Bencoolen on Bencoolen Street was built around 1845, by Syed bin Ali Al-Junied for the Muslims who lived nearby. Loudspeakers, attached to the entrance, served to summon the faithful to prayer. Next to the mosque is the former Asia Radio Building. Donated by Sathakathuda...
The former Beach Road Police Station, a heritage rich landmark built in 1931, is a simple 3-storey Art Deco building. The building was given conservation status on 9 October 2002. Donated by Sathakathuda Sahib S/O Peer Mohd, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_014...