River Valley Road : aerial view



Photograph

01 Jan 1987

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This 1987 photograph shows an aerial view of River Valley Road and financial skyscrapers set against Singapore's skyline. On the left is National Theatre and the swimming pool at the foot of Fort Canning Hill. On the right is the construction site for the Liang Court building with a view of Clarke Quay. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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

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