Low-rise buildings, 1970s : general view



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01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This 1970s photograph shows an alley with low-rise buildings lining on both sides. Canopies and other structures extended from these buildings form a partial shelter for the alley. The exposed walls with cracks and makeshift shack with zinc panels of the low-rise buildings are in contrast with the two high-rise Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats in the background. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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Dwellings--Singapore--Photographs

Buildings--Singapore--Photographs

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Buildings

Residential buildings

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

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