Raffles Square in Singapore, 1880

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This photograph shows a street view of two-storey commercial buildings in Raffles Square taken in 1880. It is also known as Commercial Square in the 19th century and Raffles Place, as it is known now. Merchants with offices in the area include Singapore Dispensary and John Little, a retail store that was founded by John M. Little in 1845. Several jinrikishas are parked at the edge of the street. Several Asian men and a boy can be seen standing along the road looking at the greenery on the left. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.