Tennis court at Raffles City, 1986 : general view



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01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This is a photograph of the tennis courts at Raffles City, more specifically on the 8th floor of Fairmont Singapore (previously known as The Westin Plaza or Raffles The Plaza). A far exit leads to Swissotel The Stamford (previously known as The Westin Stamford) and to the far left is the Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore. 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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