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This photograph shows the lobby of The Westin Plaza (now known as Fairmont Singapore), the hotel lift landing area is on the left. Sunlight filters in through the glass doors on the right to reveal hotel guests milling around. An art installation decorates a wall in the background. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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Tennis court at Raffles City, 1986 : general view
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