Europe Hotel, Singapore, 1922, 1922
Scope and Contents
141 x 84 mm. Showing the Grand Hotel de l'Europe emblazoned along its length with the legend God Bless the Prince of Wales. Situated on the Esplanade near the Victoria Memorial Hall (part of which is visible at the left of the print), the hotel was established in 1857 and occupied the same site until the building was demolished in 1936. (Makepeace, ii, 197 and Tyers, p. 89). But see Turnbull (1975, p. 47) who dates the naming of the hotel somewhat later.
Dates
- Creation: 1922
Creator
- Carter, William Langham (1869-1940) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
L-C 44
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Langham-Carter gift.
Bibliography
General
PJ.
Originator(s)
Unknown; Carter, William, Langham-, 1869-1940
Finding aid date
2002-05-03 16:51:03+00:00
Repository Details
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