City Hall, 2008 : general view



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01 Jan 2008

Photographed By Singapore. Preservation of Monuments Board

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This is a 2008 photograph showing a general view of City Hall, with OCBC Centre in the background. The building is architecturally noteworthy for its Corinthian columns. Historically, it was the site of the Japanese surrender in 1945 and declaration of Singapore's independence in 1965. City Hall was gazetted as a national monument on 14 February 1992. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved. Preservation of Monuments Board Singapore 2010

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