Singapore River as seen from Hilton Hotel : aerial view [1]
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01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph gives a bird's eye view of the Singapore River from Hilton Hotel. Pictured is the Elgin Bridge which crosses the river and links North Bridge Road and South Bridge Road. 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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