Singapore scenery as seen from under a bridge : general view



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01 Mar 1982

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a general view of prominent landmarks in the Central Business District such as the OCBC Centre and the UOB Plaza, framed within the arches of the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. Title devised by Library staff.


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Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Benjamin Sheares Bridge (Singapore)--Photographs

Categories

Commercial buildings

Bridges

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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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