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This 1890s photograph shows the Esplanade grounds, with Hotel de l'Europe and St. Andrew's Cathedral in the background. This photograph was likely to be taken from the Cricket Club. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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