Orchard Road Police Station, S'pore 39, 1890s : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1890
Photographed By Lambert, G. R.
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This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows the Orchard Road Police Station. Located at the western end of Orchard Road at the junction with Paterson Road, this was one of the subsidiary police stations that was opened in the late 19th century. Title from inscription, on front of photograph. 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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