Chinatown 1970s. Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority.
Opening of Duxton Plain 1964. Source: Housing and Development Board.
Old Community Centre 1960s. Source: People's Association.
Toa Payoh late 1960s. Source: Housing and Development Board.
Toa Payoh 1964. Source: Housing and Development Board
David Marshall (centre with necktie) was Singapore's First Chief Minister and demanded complete self rule from the British colonial government. Although the effort failed, it gave momentum and led to the 1959 elections won by the PAP
Multi-cultural, multi-racial parties weren't unusual
Singapore police in 1950's
All dressed up for an outing to Haw Par Villa.
HDB playgrounds used to come with sand pits.
First peek at first floating NDP in 2008
A big hand to Singapore from ACSJ - Photo from Kim