Park in Tiong Bahru estate : general view [2]



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01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows people relaxing in a park in Tiong Bahru. Concrete benches were commonly found in such neighbourhood parks. Nearby are some Housing Development Board (HDB) flats. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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Public housing--Singapore--Photographs

Parks--Singapore--Photographs

Open spaces--Singapore--Photographs

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Parks and gardens

Buildings

Residential buildings

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

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