Singapore River Walk : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This is a photograph showing bumboats (also called twakows or tongkangs) in the Singapore River. Towering over the shophouses at Boat Quay is OCBC Centre, framed against Singapore's skyline. Street furniture like benches along the walkways are suitable resting spots for experiencing the sights and sounds of the river. 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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