Cavenagh Bridge, 2003 : panoramic view



Photograph

06 Sep 2003

Photographed By Heirwin Mohd Nasir

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This 2003 photograph shows a panoramic view of Cavenagh Bridge across the Singapore river. Originally designed as a drawbridge, it was subsequently found to be suitable only as a fixed structure. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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