Elgin Bridge and OCBC Centre : general view
Photograph
01 Apr 1977
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows Elgin Bridge and OCBC Centre. Beyond the bridge, moored along Singapore River, are bumboats, also called twakows or tongkangs. In the background are financial buildings like the UIC Building, DBS Tower and Central Provident Fund (CPF) Building, framed against the skyline. Physical dimensions of original: 13 x 10 cm. 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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