OCBC Centre inauguration : general view



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01 Oct 1976

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows guests at the opening of the 52-storey Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre. The crowd is gathered for a reception at the banking hall. Seen on the upper floor is the OCBC Bank's logo which depicts a Chinese junk, reflecting the bank's strong Asian heritage. Physical dimensions of original: 27 x 21 cm. Title devised by Library staff.


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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation—Photographs

Banks buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Logos (Symbols)--Singapore--Photographs

Special events--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Special events

Banking and finance

Business enterprises

Events

Commercial buildings

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

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