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Photo 412-480-348: American Express Tower

Looking up from Elizabeth Street

American Express Tower: Looking up from Elizabeth Street

Connected to American Express Tower (Sydney)

Photo credits: John Bek
Assigned category: full exterior view
Keywords: looking up

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