Singapore River, 1984 : general view [2]



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01 Oct 1984

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a reflection of prominent landmarks in the CBD (Central Business District) on the Singapore River, framed within the arm of an excavator. A bridge is spanned across the Singapore River. Title devised by Library staff.


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Riverside architecture--Singapore--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Categories

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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