OCBC Centre along Singapore River, 1970s : aerial view
Photograph
01 Jan 1970
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows bumboats (also called twakows or tongkangs) in the Singapore River. Towering over the shophouses at Boat Quay is OCBC Centre. In the background are financial skyscrapers in Shenton Way, set against the skyline. These include Hong Leong Building, DBS Tower (also known as DBS Building), CPF Building and International Plaza. Physical dimensions of original: 13 x 10 cm. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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