Singapore River, 1960s : aerial view [4]



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01 Jan 1960

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows an aerial view of the Singapore River, criss-crossed by Cavenagh Bridge and the Anderson Bridge. A partial view of The Fullerton can be seen in the foreground. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


Subjects

Riverside architecture--Singapore--Photographs

Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Rivers

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

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