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This photograph shows a general view of an open space at Raffles Place showing lush, carpeted grass on raised platforms on which public sculptures are placed. Besides tall office buildings, one of the entrances to Raffles Place MRT station can also be seen, in the centre of the photograph. Title devised by Library staff.
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