Singapore River, 1983 : aerial view [1]



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01 May 1983

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows an aerial view of the Singapore River, with bumboats neatly moored along its sides. Surrounding the Singapore River are major landmarks of the CBD (Central Business District). Title devised by Library staff.


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Riverside architecture--Singapore--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Rivers

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

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