Singapore River, 1960s : general view [4]



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01 Jan 1960

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows the Singapore River, with bumboats moored along its sides. Rows of shophouses line up the Boat Quay area on the right. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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Riverside architecture--Singapore--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

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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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