View as seen from Peninsula Hotel : aerial view [1]
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows an aerial view of Central Business District, as seen from roof of Peninsula. In the background is Singapore River. On the left is the river-mouth which flows out into the Marina Basin. Other landmarks include the UOB Building and OCBC Centre and the dome of the Supreme Court. 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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