Singapore skyline, 1970s : general view [1]
Photograph
01 Jan 1970
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows the Singapore skyline in the late 1970s as seen from reclaimed land which is now known as Marina South. Commercial buildings like the former Asia Insurance Building, the CPF Building and the OCBC Centre, as well as the former General Post Office building can be seen as part of the skyline. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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