Skyline of Singapore's civic district, 1976 : aerial view
Photograph
01 Aug 1976
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This is a photograph showing an aerial view of the civic district skyline. Bumboats are docked at the Singapore River which leads to the Marina Bay area in the background. Also pictured are buildings in the civic district like City Hall, next to the Padang and the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall at Empress Place. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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