OCBC building as seen from a park : side view [1]
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows a side view of the OCBC Centre as seen from a park at the corner of Raffles Place and Chulia Street. The restful oasis in the foreground was built after a fire destroyed the building that once stood on this spot. Rays of sunlight casting shadows on the textured surface of the concrete walls with curved arches, gives the place a tranquil appearance. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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