Skyline of Singapore's Chinatown : aerial view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows an aerial view of the city centre set against Singapore's skyline. Pictured are major roads of Chinatown, South Bridge Road and New Bridge Road. Streets like Trengganu Street and Temple Street are lined with shophouses. In the background is the landmark People’s Park Complex and Pearl Bank Apartment. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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