1959 Central

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 22:17

Looks like the bunting and decorations are for the visit by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1959. Smoke from the incinerator emitting from the rooftop of the HSBC.

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7 Mar 1959
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The Star Ferry Car Park opened to the public on 8 December 1957. China Mail 9 December 1957 refers. For reference, the City Hall Car Park opened in 1961. a year before the City Hall was completed.