Singapore River and city centre : aerial view [1]



Photograph

01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

Information About

This photograph shows bumboats and shophouses along the Singapore River and in the vicinity of OCBC Centre. In the foreground is Elgin Bridge. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


Additional Details

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

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