HSBC Building, 1960s : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1960
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows the HSBC (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) Building, located along Collyer Quay. The building was demolished in 1979 to make way for the present Hongkong Bank Building. Beside the HSBC Building stands the Maritime Building (now replaced by Tung Centre). Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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