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This 1982 photograph shows a house at Orchard Road (next to Old Post Office). The house is located on a slope, and is partially hidden by plants. Behind the house is a high-rise building. Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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Old Orchard Road Post Office : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows the Old Orchard Road Post Office. Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
Old Orchard Road Post Office : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows the Old Orchard Road Post Office. Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
Orchard Road shophouse : exterior
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This 1968 photograph shows a shophouse at Orchard Road (opposite post office). Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
No. 254 Orchard Road : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows a shophouse on 254 Orchard Road. Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
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Orchard Road : general view [2]
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This 1968 photograph shows Orchard Road (from Indian Temple towards Stamford Road). Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
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Orchard Road : general view [1]
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This 1968 photograph shows Orchard Road (from Indian Temple towards Stamford Road). Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
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Orchard Road shophouses : general view [3]
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This 1982 photograph shows shophouses located along Orchard Road (next to Heeren Building). Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
Clemenceau Avenue, from Orchard Road : general view
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This 1982 photograph shows Clemenceau Avenue, from Orchard Road. Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
Orchard Road, from Buyong Road : general view
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This 1982 photograph depicts Orchard Road (southwards from Buyong Road). Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff....
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Orchard Road houses : general view [3]
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This 1974 photograph shows houses, located at Orchard Road (opposite Koek Road and old Market). Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by...