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Bank of China Warehouse At Robertson Quay
- National Archives of Singapore Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- 17/12/1999
Record Date
- 00:41:00
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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1999003865
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- Hi-8
Format
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Synopsis :Exterior of the Bank of China Warehouse; two storey building, street level colonnade boarded up, focus on windows which are shuttered with bars and lattice wood panes, dilapidated painted façade; date of construction '1921' sculptured in stucco; stucco foliage ornamentation; sliding, grilled doors open onto a stairway; detail of jack roof.
Focus on neighbouring brick building; sign for 'Kanisha Marican Rd' on the wall of building; arched upstairs windows; detail of plasterwork under the eaves; gable wall with round window; doors with wire mesh gate.
'Chap Nguan Chan Co. Pte Ltd Robertson Quay Godown', single storey building; men loading lorries with boxes from this godown; 'Hong Thye Tea Merchants' at 40 Robertson Quay, next-door to the Bank of China warehouse; men working, loading goods; view from the warehouse across the road to the Singapore River, general view of godowns by the river and panoramic view of Bank of China warehouse; 'Mohamed Sultan Rd' general view of old buildings cheek by jowl with modern developments. "
