Title
A view of Commercial Square with soldiers returning from an official reception at Johnston's Pier
Year/Period
c. 1901
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: L:13.9cm W:8.9cm
Accession No.
1999-02580
Collection of
This postcard depicts soldiers of the Madras Infantry Regiment marching through Commercial Square from an unspecified official reception at Johnston Pier. Receptions for visiting royalty and dignitaries had always been celebrated in great style. The building on the right is the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank building which was first built in 1892 before it was demolished in 1919 to be replaced by a larger, more modern structure.
