Singapore River and city centre : aerial view [4]



Photograph

01 May 1983

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows an aerial view of bumboats in the Singapore River and its surrounding area, set against Singapore's skyline. On the left is the river-mouth which flows out into the Marina Basin. Other landmarks include UOB Building and OCBC Centre and the dome of Supreme Court. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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

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