This photograph shows a group of men during the OCBC Centre inauguration. Sitting third from left is Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan. Nicknamed Mr OCBC, he was a prominent Peranakan philanthropist and was often credited as the man who built the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC). To his left are Harry Ackerman of Morrison Knudsen International and Low Keng Boon of Low Keng Huat Construction. Physical dimensions of original: 13 x 17 cm. Title devised by Library staff.
This is a photograph showing a group of men, including Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan, during the OCBC Centre Inauguration. They are standing in a carpeted room with a partially hidden grand piano on the right. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff....
This photograph shows a member of the lion dance troupe presenting a sprig of lettuce used in the cai qing or literally "plucking the green", to Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan. Others attending the OCBC Centre inauguration look on. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff....
This photograph shows Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan and guests at a dinner in celebration of the opening of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff....
This photograph shows Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan making a speech as guests look on. This was taken at a dinner in celebration of the opening of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff....
This photograph shows guests at a dinner in celebration of the opening of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre. Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan is seen speaking on stage with the OCBC logo as a backdrop. On the left is an architectural model of the building. Physical dimensions of original:...
This is a photograph showing David Marshall shaking hands with a man as he arrived at the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre. He was among many VIPs and guests who attended the inauguration of OCBC Centre. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff....
This photograph shows a crowd gathered outside the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre. Inside the banking hall, VIPs and invited guests are seen attending the inauguration of OCBC Centre. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff....
This photograph shows an all-girls bagpipe band outside the OCBC Centre. This display was in celebration of the OCBC Centre inauguration. The opening of the 52-storey Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre took place on 1 October 1976. Physical dimensions of original: 27 x 21 cm. Title devised by Library staff....
This photograph shows a crowd gathering across the road from the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) Centre as VIPs and guests arrived in their cars. They are seen walking towards the building to attend the inauguration of OCBC Centre. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff....