Singapore and city centre : aerial view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows an aerial view of the city centre and the Singapore River set against the Singapore's skyline. Near the centre is Fort Canning Park with its red-and-white radio towers. On the right is the civic district where the City Hall stands next to the Padang. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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