Kim Yam Road, towards Mohamed Sultan Road : general view [1]



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28 May 1995

Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin

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A 1995 photograph showing Kim Yam Road, towards Mohamed Sultan Road (from Tong Watt Road). Shophouses line both sides of the road. In the distance can be seen a view of the city skyline. Title devised by Library staff.


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

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