Raffles City, 1986 : general view [6]



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01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This is a photograph showing a cityscape view of the then newly built Raffles City and the surrounding area. Other prominent landmarks which can be seen in the photograph include Saint Andrew's Cathedral, Peninsula Plaza, War Memorial Park, Carlton Hotel and Raffles Hotel. Title devised by Library staff.


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Raffles City (Singapore)--Photographs

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

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

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