1) Victoria Theatre and Memorial HallThis is a view of the Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall. The Theatre, formerly the Town Hall, was built in 1862, while the Memorial Hall (later renamed the Concert Hall) was built in 1905. The two buildings are joined by a clock tower completed in 1906.2) Boat QuayThis is a view of Boat Quay. A tongkang or lighter boat is seen drifting on the Singapore River, against the backdrop of shophouses lining Boay Quay.3) Cavenagh BridgeThis view of Cavenagh Bridge shows a mix of pedestrians, trishaws and cars in the vicinity. Completed in 1869, the bridge is named after Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements before it became a Crown Colony.4) The EsplanadeThis photograph presents a view of the Esplanade or Padang with the Supreme Court and City Hall buildings in the background. The Supreme Court building, with its distinctive dome, was opened in 1939, while the City Hall (originally Municipal Building) was completed in 1929.5) Tiger Balm GardenThis photograph shows the entrance to Tiger Balm Garden, or Haw Par Villa today. It was built in 1937 by businessman Aw Boon Haw for his brother Boon Par. Both brothers were involved in the sales and marketing of Tiger Balm, a topical ointment.6) Clock tower of the Victoria Theatre and Memorial HallThis photograph depicts the clock tower that joins the Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall buildings. It is framed by one of the arches of the Anderson Bridge.7) Collyer QuayThis is a view of Collyer Quay, with the Asia Insurance Building, Ocean Building, and the Arcade lining the street. The entrance to Clifford Pier can be seen on the extreme left of the photograph.8) Raffles PlaceThis is a view of Raffles Place with Mercantile Bank in the centre, and the department store Robinson & Co on the right. The Mercantile Bank was established in 1855, while Robinson & Co was established in 1858.
