Shenton Way, 1970s : general view [1]



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01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph gives a view of the skyline in the Shenton Way area. Landmarks in this landscape photograph include DBS (Development Bank of Singapore) Tower, CPF (Central Provident Fund) Building, UIC (United Industrial Corporation) Building, OCBC (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation) Centre and Maxwell Chambers. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Central business districts--Singapore--Photographs

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Business districts

Commercial buildings

Streets and Places

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

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