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This 1983 photograph shows a shophouse (Kong Beng Bookstore), at no. 81 Club Street. One of the oldest stationers in Singapore, Kong Beng Bookstore (also known as Kong Beng Stationary and Sports Pte Ltd) was established in 1947, in the Chinatown area. Title devised by Library staff.
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Club Street no. 81 : exterior
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This 1983 photograph shows the exterior of a shophouse (Kong Beng Bookstore), at no. 81 Club Street. One of the oldest stationers in Singapore, Kong Beng Bookstore (also known as Kong Beng Stationary and Sports Pte Ltd) was established in 1947. Title devised by Library staff....
Club Street : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows Club Street. Club Street is named after the many Chinese clubs located in the area. The road mentioned is in the Chinatown area. Title devised by Library staff....
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Club Street no. 43 : general view [1]
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This 1985 photograph shows a house at no. 43 Club Street. The house features Chinese-influenced architecture, particularly in its roof design. Club Street is named after the many clubs and trade guilds in that area. Title devised by Library staff....
Club Street, 1970s : general view
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Street scene and some quaint shophouses at Club Street. A part of traditional Chinatown, Club Street got it name because it used to be the home of clubs and clan associations. Donated by Mary Lim, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_044...
Club Street : general view
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Cross Street no. 28, 29 and 30 : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows a row of shophouses, located at no. 28, 29 and 30 Cross Street (from China Street). Cross Street is one of the oldest streets in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff....
Club Street : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows Club Street. Flats on the north side of the road, fronting Mohd Ali Lane, can be seen in the photograph. Title devised by Library staff....
Club Street, towards Ramah Street : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows Club Street, from G.C.B Building (towards Ramah Street). Club Street, which is lined with conserved shophouses, was named after the Weekly Entertainment Club (formed in 1891). Title devised by Library staff....
Ceylon Sports Club : general view
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Club Street house : general view
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This 1983 photograph shows a shophouse (probably no. 45 Club Street) opposite house no. 38 and 40 Club Street. Club Street, which is lined with conserved shophouses, was named after the Weekly Entertainment Club (formed in 1891). Title devised by Library staff....