Singapore River, 1964 : general view [1]

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01 Jan 1964

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows bumboats moored along the sides of the Singapore River, near Boat Quay, in 1964. The buildings in the background constitute the financial centre of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.

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Riverside architecture--Singapore--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

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

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