Image Size: H:9.0 x W:14.0 cm
This postcard is part of a set acquired by the museum. The collection provides a glimpse into the physical and social landscape of Singapore during the 19th and 20th century which were characterised by European colonialism, the Japanese Occupation, and the post-war years. These postcards also give a glimpse into the type of architecture that was seen in Singapore in those days, as well as the range of activities, businesses, trades, and industries that the people of Singapore were involved in at that time. Some of these postcards still contain the original handwriting of the senders themselves.The arrival of the British in 1819 led to the expansion, development and transformation of the river from a marsh to the centre of Singapore’s commercial activity for more than 150 years. As large shipping slowly moved to port facilities away from the river, the Singapore River became the base for regional trade.
