245. Hotel de la Paix in the 1880s : general view



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01 Jan 1880

Photographed By Lambert, G. R.

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This photograph, taken between 1880 and 1889 from G.R. Lambert & Co., shows a view of Hotel de la Paix. Established in 1865, Hotel de la Paix was one of the earliest hotels to be set up in Singapore. Date of creation estimated.


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Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Streets--Singapore--Photographs

Hotels--Singapore--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Hospitality and tourism (Industry)

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

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