Asia Insurance Building : exterior



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05 Dec 2004

Photographed By Tan, Bonny

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This photograph shows the exterior of Asia Insurance Building which is sited at a road junction. Two sides diverge from a central long narrow section and are uniform in appearance. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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