HUDC flats in Marine Parade, 1970s : general view [1]



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01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows HUDC (Housing and Urban Development Company) flats standing tall over a residential park in the foreground. These HUDC flats were built to cater to the housing needs of middle-income professionals who were unable to afford private properties and were not eligible for HDB flats during the 1970s and 1980s. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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Public housing--Singapore--Marine Parade--Photographs

Marine Parade (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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