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.Initially built in 1822 to supply water to ships in the harbour, the waterworks at Government Hill (now known as Fort Canning Service Reservoir) was later expanded in the 1920s. It is now used as a service or covered where treated water is stored to be distributed during peak periods.