Benjamin Sheares Bridge under construction, 1970s : general view [2]
Photograph
01 Jan 1970
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows a section of the Benjamin Sheares Bridge under construction. The buildings in the Central Business District form the background against Singapore's skyline. Built over reclaimed land, the Bridge links the East Coast Parkway to Marina Bay. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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