Westin Stamford and Raffles Hotels : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1970
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows the Raffles Hotel and the Westin Stamford Hotel (now named Swissotel The Stamford and Fairmont Hotel respectively). In the background, the Raffles City Tower can be seen. In the foreground is Beach Road. Physical dimensions of original: 13 x 10 cm. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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