OCBC Centre, 1980s : side view [3]
Photograph
01 Jan 1980
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows the OCBC Centre as seen from a park at the corner of Raffles Place and Chulia Street. On the left is a restful oasis which was built after a fire destroyed the building that once stood on this spot. It has the tranquil appearance of a park, featuring concrete walls with textured surface and curved arches. On the right is United Overseas Bank. Physical dimensions of original: 13 x 11 cm. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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