This photograph shows the UOB Plaza towering over the bumboats and shophouses along the Singapore River. The Asia Insurance Building (now known as Ascott Singapore Raffles Place) and Ocean Building can be seen in the background. The Chartered Bank building is on the left of UOB Plaza. Completed in 1973,...

This photograph, taken between 1900-1905, shows the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank building. Located at Battery Road, this building was completed in 1894. In front of the building, stands the Tan Kim Seng Fountain that was unveiled in 1882. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. Information contributed by...

This 1983 photograph shows New Bridge Road, from near Merchant Road (towards Coleman Street). It shows a view of a street with shophouses along both sides. In the right background can be seen the Chung Khiaw Bank Limited building. Built in 1842, New Bridge Road was named after Coleman's New...

This 1983 photograph shows New Bridge Road, from near Merchant Road (towards Coleman Street). It shows a view of a street with shophouses along both sides. In the right background can be seen the Chung Khiaw Bank Limited building. Built in 1842, New Bridge Road was named after Coleman's New...

This 1984 photograph shows the façade of Chartered Bank building, at D'Almeida Street (from Malacca Street), in the Raffles Place area. A boarded-up area, presumably of a construction site, can be seen in front of the building. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1984 photograph shows the side view of Chartered Bank building, at D'Almeida Street (from Malacca Street), in the Raffles Place area. There is a small road that runs parallel to the building that leads to other buildings in the Raffles Place area. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1984 photograph shows the façade of Chartered Bank building, at D'Almeida Street (from Malacca Street), in the Raffles Place area. A boarded-up area, presumably of a construction site, can be seen in front of the building. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows the side view of the Bank of Canton Building, located at Cecil Street. The Bank of Canton no longer operates in the building. The semi-circular-shaped building is now known as The Quadrant, offering serviced offices for rent. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows the Bank of Canton Building, located at Cecil Street. The Bank of Canton no longer operates in the building. The semi-circular-shaped building is now known as The Quadrant, offering serviced offices for rent. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows the 18-storey Bank of China Building, located at Fullerton Square. Constructed in 1954, it remained the tallest building in the central business district until 1974, when it was overtaken by UOB Plaza Two. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows OCBC Centre, at Chulia Street (as viewed from Circular Road). OCBC Bank was established in 1912, while OCBC Centre was constructed in 1976. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows OCBC Centre, at Chulia Street (as viewed from Circular Road). OCBC Bank was established in 1912, while OCBC Centre was constructed in 1976. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows OCBC Centre, at Chulia Street (as viewed from Circular Road). OCBC Bank was established in 1912, while OCBC Centre was constructed in 1976. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows OCBC Centre, at Chulia Street (as viewed from Circular Road). OCBC Bank was established in 1912, while OCBC Centre was constructed in 1976. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows OCBC Centre, at Chulia Street (as viewed from Circular Road). OCBC Bank was established in 1912, while OCBC Centre was constructed in 1976. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1993 photograph shows OCBC Centre, at Chulia Street (as viewed from Circular Road). OCBC Bank was established in 1912, while OCBC Centre was constructed in 1976. Title devised by Library staff.