UOB Plaza, 1970s : general view [2]
Photograph
01 Jan 1970
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows the UOB Plaza framed between two buildings. The building on the left has a historical colonial façade while a Chinese restaurant occupies the building on the right. The UOB Plaza, which was completed in 1973, underwent a facelift in 1995 to have the same façade as its sister building. 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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