Singapore River and city centre : aerial view [3]
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows an aerial view of bumboats in the Singapore River and its surrounding area. On the left is the Fullerton Building. Other landmarks include the UOB Building and OCBC Centre and the dome of the Supreme Court. 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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