Buildings being demolished : general view [1]



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01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows some low-rise buildings awaiting demolition. Demolition works have started, with building structures and wirings exposed, torn-down walls and debris around the area. Plants growing near these buildings also appear to be uprooted. The buildings might have been torn down to make way for urban redevelopment. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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Dwellings--Singapore--Photographs

Buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Wrecking--Singapore--Photographs

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Buildings

Residential buildings

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

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