Central Business District skyline, 1970s : panoramic view [2]



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01 Jan 1970

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This photograph shows the skyline of the Central Business District (CBD) and view of the Singapore waterfront. Seen in photograph are the commercial and office buildings at Shenton Way. Donated by Choo Hai Boon, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_127. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Choo Hai Boon.

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