General Post Office, night scene : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This is a black-and-white photograph of the General Post Office (GPO) building at Fullerton Square, taken at night from across the Singapore River, showing the front of the building. 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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