OCBC Centre inauguration : exterior [1]



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01 Oct 1976

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows people walking near the entrance of OCBC Centre. Above its main entrance are the names of the bank in English and Chinese. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff.


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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation--Photographs

Bank buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Logos (Symbols)--Singapore--Photographs

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Special events

Banking and finance

Business enterprises

Commercial buildings

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

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