OCBC Centre and Boat Quay, 1976 : night view [2]



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01 Oct 1976

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This is a photograph of the OCBC Centre taken at night. The well-lit bank building, set against the night sky, stands in contrast to the darken area of Boat Quay and the Singapore River. Physical dimensions of original: 13 x 11 cm. Title devised by Library staff.


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Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Bank buildings--Singapore--Singapore River--Photographs

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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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