Singapore River, from Coleman Bridge, 1982 : general view [2]



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03 Oct 1982

Photographed By Lee, Kip Lin

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This 1982 photograph shows a view of the Singapore River along Boat Quay, from Coleman Bridge. This photograph was taken before the clean-up of the river as bumboats can still be seen. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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