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Photo Flashback: Apartment Living – January 1965

Published:Friday | January 16, 2026 | 7:25 AM
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Three floors high, each apartment with its own small patio, this Queensway apartment house is framed by the flattering greenery of a tropical tree.
Living-cum-dining room (Clieveden Court). Tenants added their own individual touches of décor and delighted in the pleasure of a space to entertain friends.
View from the window: The apartment dweller enjoyed the benefits of living above ground level, including a first-class view of the hills (Olympia Apartment Hotel).
Many flights up, each level was given a touch of home with the addition of plants and patio furniture.
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Apartment living in January 1965 reflected a growing appreciation for modern, convenient housing with style and comfort. The featured images highlighted neat patios, plant-lined stairways and well-decorated interiors, showing how residents transformed compact spaces into warm, inviting homes.