Singapore River, 1978 : general view [1]
Photograph
01 Feb 1978
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows bumboats on the Singapore River. Financial buildings such as the OCBC Centre and UOB Plaza are in the background. 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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