OCBC Centre, 1970s : night view [1]



Photograph

01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows the OCBC Centre towering over the surrounding shophouses and buildings. Other prominent landmarks seen in the background include the CPF (Central Provident Fund) Building and the DBS (Development Bank of Singapore) Tower. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Bank buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation--Buildings--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Business districts

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

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