OCBC Centre : night view [3]



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01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a well-lit OCBC Centre, taken in the evening. It stands in contrast to the darkened area of Boat Quay and the Singapore River. Set against the skyline are financial skyscrapers like the Hong Leong Building, DBS Tower and Central Provident Fund (CPF) Building. Physical dimensions of original: 19 x 24 cm. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Singapore River--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Rivers

Public 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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