Singapore landscape, 1986 : aerial view [5]



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01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a portion of Singapore's landscape behind the Padang area, from a south-west direction. Prominent landmarks include the Singapore Cricket Club and the Old Supreme Court beside the Padang, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, the Singapore River, Boat Quay and the Central Business District around Raffles Place. Title devised by Library staff.


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Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Public buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Central business districts--Singapore--Photographs

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Public buildings

Commercial buildings

Streets and Places

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

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