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This photograph shows a general view of Raffles City, an office and shopping complex, and the tallest hotel in the world, the Westin Stamford. Several palm trees can be seen in the foreground, standing under the shade of the tall buildings. Title devised by Library staff.
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Raffles City and Raffles Hotel in 1986 : general view [1]
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Entrance to The Westin Stamford : general view
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Raffles City in 1986 : top view
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