Old Parliament House (Tape 5 of 6)
- National Archives of Singapore Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- 18/06/1999
Record Date
- 00:39:00
Recorded Duration
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1999000852
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- Hi-8
Format
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Access permitted
Conditions Governing Access
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Use and reproduction require written permission from depositing agency/donor. Processing of reproduction request may require 7 working days.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
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Synopsis :Bronze plaque denotes in four languages the entrance to Old Parliament House; fa�ade of the building from the main entrance gate and at the side of the building facing the new Parliament House; view of the building from Empress Place, close-up of the statue of Stamford Raffles and view of Old Parliament House from the Singapore River; detail of some of the architectural features; pilasters, plasterwork, tall windows.
Porched entry with large glass doors; inside members' eating area where the walls are lined with sketches of political figures including David Marshall and Lee Kuan Yew; small kitchen area; member's only recreation room; hallway with panels painted in striking red leads to a large room 'Room B' which features a semi-circular alcove; 'Room C' is a small conference room; upstairs doors open onto a balcony facing the Empress Place Building; inside to 'Room D', a large room with a recess where there is a small stage; return to the entrance of the building.