1930 Johnston Road / Luard Rd

Klaus
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 20:48
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Text on Flickr:Newly reclaimed land is seen on the foreground.

I believe the photo was taken from the area where Southorn Playground will be built. Bowen Road viaduct is in the back.

Source: This image came from Flickr, see https://flickr.com/photo.gne?id=14017914217

Date picture taken
1930s
Tags
old
Hong Kong
tram
Image from Flickr
Author(s)
eternal1966e
Gallery
1930s Hong Kong
Shows place(s)
Bowen Road above Wanchai [????- ]
Junction of Johnston and Luard Roads [????- ]
21-Arch Section of the Bowen Aqueduct [c.1887- ]

Comments

Yes, the open area would be the future Southorn Playground. This part of Wanchai had many Japanese shops and businesses e.g. curio shops (west of Luard Road), bars and massage parlours, I think Mrs Saiki was of the latter establishment. This photo may show the Japanese office staff outside their premises.

Could that be two houses of the Pawn on the left, and the narrow street being Tai Wong Street?

All 5 storefronts belonged to the Japanese - a watchmaker, Ito & Co. clothing store, Mrs. Sakai barbershop, and Ishimoto & Co.

Klaus - I think you're right. The right building seemed to step back a bit more from the street than the left one, similar to today's The Pawn and Five Guys.