OCBC Centre, 1977 : general view



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27 Feb 1977

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows the OCBC Centre and its surrounding areas. Partially hidden on the left is the Fullerton Building with its Doric colonnades. The stately building used to house the General Post Office. On the right is an ornamental archway, along the pathway of Anderson Bridge. Physical dimensions of original: 13 x 11 cm. Title devised by Library staff.


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Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Bridges--Singapore--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Vehicular bridges

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

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