Tiong Bahru Park, 1976 : general view [2]



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01 Mar 1976

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a group of children playing amidst the greenery of Tiong Bahru Park, with the HDB (Housing and Development Board) flats forming the backdrop. A row of palm trees can be seen on the left while several potted plants are in the centre of the photograph. Title devised by Library staff.


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Parks--Singapore--Photographs

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Parks and gardens

Streets and Places

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

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