Pictures of Tavern district

Submitted by anonymous-01 on Wed, 07/24/2013 - 23:21

I have spent some time looking through everything from ebay to obscure picture collections in American Universities for pictures taken around 1870/80 of the HK Tavern District.

My great grandfather had a place called The National Tavern on Queen's Road Central at that time. David has kindly worked out that it stood where today a building called 338 Apartments is. However, as my knowledge of HK streets and the changes that have taken place over the years would easily fit on the head of a pin, I am somewhat at a loss when looking at old pictures.

I understand that it is unlikely there is a picture extant of The National Tavern but one of the general area would be greatly appreciated as I want something to illustrate the look of  Hong Kong when he worked there for my website.

Therefore this is a plea to all your experts of there for help. It would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Sean