Rebuilding of Lau Pa Sat market : general view



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01 Jan 1987

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows the restoration and rebuilding of the Lau Pa Sat market by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. Other landmarks in this photograph include Temasek Towers, CPF (Central Provident Fund) Building, DBS (Development Bank of Singapore) Tower, UIC (United Industrial Corporation) Building and Shenton House. On the left, a small part of the Tanjong Pagar Terminal can be seen. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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Markets--Singapore--Photographs

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Business districts

Streets and Places

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

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