Singapore cityscape, 1986 : aerial view



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01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows an aerial view of the City Hall area, with the open field of the Padang featuring prominently in front. Other landmarks include Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, the Old Supreme Court, Singapore Cricket Club and Singapore Recreation Club beside the Padang, Peninsula Plaza, Saint Andrew's Cathedral, Carlton Hotel, Raffles City, War Memorial Park and Shaw Towers. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Public buildings--Singapore--Photographs

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Landscape photography

Commercial buildings

Business districts

Public buildings

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

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