Singapore River as seen from Hilton Hotel : aerial view [2]
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph taken from the Hilton Hotel gives an aerial view of the Singapore River and the Central Business Districs. Among the shophouses near the river is the OCBC headquarters, also known as the "China Building" at Chulia Street. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
Additional Details
- Credit Line
- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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