Singapore River, 1971 : aerial view



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01 Jan 1971

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows an aerial view of the Singapore River and the surrounding Central Business District (CBD) in 1971. Bumboats are moored along the sides of the Singapore River. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Central business districts--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Commercial buildings

Rivers

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

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