Singapore waterfront, 1977 : night view [1]



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01 Jan 1977

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows the night view of Singapore's waterfront from the Marina Bay area. Prominent landmarks along Collyer Quay can be seen in the background. Clifford Pier, Shell Building and Change Alley Aerial Plaza (with its revolving tower) are on the left. The OCBC Centre towers over the surrounding areas in the CBD (Central Business District) area. The UOB Plaza, Maritime Building, HSBC Building and the other buildings are at the centre of the photograph and on the right stands The Fullerton. Title devised by Library staff.


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Waterfronts--Singapore--Photographs

Commercial buildings--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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