Buildings in city centre : aerial view [3]



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01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a sweeping view of the heart of the city with Chinatown area in the foreground and River Valley area in the background. The city skyline is characterised with modern high-rise buildings and traditional shophouses. Among the skyscrapers are office and residential buildings that extend into the horizon. This photograph was taken from the former Treasury Building. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff.


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Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Office buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Dwellings--Singapore--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Religious buildings

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

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