The Raffles Hotel by junge1

Photography • Historical • posted on Nov 01, 2008

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The Raffles, located on Beach Street, is the best known hotel in Singapore. It is an architectural landmark and has been classified by the government as part of Singapore's 'cultural heritage'. The Raffles was opened in 1887 by the Sarkies brothers during the height of the British Empire. It is mentioned in novels by Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham and recommended by Rudyard Kipling for its food. This picture was taken in January 1996 and later scanned. Thank you for viewing and commenting on my uploads and a special 'Thank you' to those that may have added some of them to their favorites, Sig...

Comments (39)

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lucindawind

8:06PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

fantastic night shot .. . a wonderful building too !

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artaddict2

3:31AM | Tue, 04 November 2008

Magnificent building Sig ! Thanks for showing this famous Hotel, I only new of the name but I know it is mentioned in period dramas on TV and from books!

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