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This 1993 photograph shows Frankel Walk (from end of Siglap Canal towards Frankel Avenue). Frankel Walk is named after the Frankel brothers, who developed their coconut plantations in Siglap into housing estates. There are houses and trees at the sides of the road. Title devised by Library staff.
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Frankel Street no. 21 : general view
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This 1993 photograph shows a house, at no. 21 Frankel Street. Frankel Street is named after the Frankel brothers, who developed their coconut plantations in Siglap into housing estates. Frankel Street is near Siglap Avenue. Title devised by Library staff....
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This 1993 photograph shows a house, at no. 21 Frankel Street. Frankel Street is named after the Frankel brothers, who developed their coconut plantations in Siglap into housing estates. Frankel Street is near Siglap Avenue. Title devised by Library staff....
Frankel Street no. 21 : general view
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This 1993 photograph shows a house, at no. 21 Frankel Street. Frankel Street is named after the Frankel brothers, who developed their coconut plantations in Siglap into housing estates. Frankel Street is near Siglap Avenue. Title devised by Library staff....
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