China Street, from the corner of Chin Chew Street : general view
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13 Mar 1983
Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin
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This 1983 photograph shows China Street, from the corner of Chin Chew Street (towards Nankin Street). Multi-storeyed shophouses line both sides of the street. Many vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and pick-up trucks are parked along the roadside on both sides. A low-rise building and more shophouses can be seen in the background. The shophouses pictured here are currently under the Chinatown conservation area. 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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