Singapore River, 1983 : aerial view [4]



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01 Mar 1983

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows an aerial view of the Singapore River, with bumboats neatly moored along its sides. Surrounding the Singapore River are major landmarks of the CBD (Central Business District) such as the OCBC Centre and The Fullerton. The large dome tower of the Old Supreme Court Building can be seen in the foreground on the left. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Riverside architecture--Singapore--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Categories

Commercial buildings

Rivers

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

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