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This is a reproduction of the portrait of Sir Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) who founded Singapore in 1819.

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From 1819, a kampung (village).

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Present day Orchard Road flanked by shopping malls and hotels is famous for retail therapy in Singapore. Around 1900 it was lined with trees and orchards with hardly any traffic, hence its name 'Orchard Road'.

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Water Colour on Paper

This artwork depicts the old street scene of Chinatown where cars were rare on the street.

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Water Colour on Paper

Bumboats along Singapore River played an important role in making Singapore a prosperous trading settlement in the early days. Nowadays instead of transporting cargoes, they are used to ferry tourists.

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This Roman Catholic church built in the early 20th century was gazetted as a national monument in 2005. Located along Victoria street, the church still practises Portugese religious traditions.

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The distinctive black and white houses are a reminder of Singapore's colonial era. These tropical tudor-like heritage houses with their verandahs and elevated foundation like the Malay houses on stilts usually sat in beautiful green surroundings.

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The Peranakan-styled shophouse is a result of mixed sets of architectural elements drawn from the Chinese, the Malays and the Europeans as can be seen from Chinese symbolic motifs, Malay ventillation grills, glazed English tiles and French arched windows.

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The Old National Library building at Stamford Road, completed in 1960 , was a remembered place for many school children who are now senior citizens of Singapore. It was demolished in 2004 to make way for the Fort Canning Tunnel.

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The National Theatre at Fort Canning Park (1963-1986) was once the venue for international performances, university convocations and National Day rallies . This iconic building was built to commemorate Singapore's self government in 1959.

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Rochor Centre built in 1977 by the Housing and Development Board underwent an upgrading in 1994 which saw the blocks repainted in bold colours. This iconic landmark is going to disappear soon, to make way for the construction of the North-South Expressway.

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The Central Area of Singapore - the district where the first settlements were established shortly after the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles. Now, the tallest buildings in Singapore dominate this financial hub of the city.

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High-rise buildings in the centre of Singapore.

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Man-made structures at Marina Bay.

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