Harbourmaster's office

Thu, 02/18/2016 - 12:58
Date picture taken
1881

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Tung Loi Street in 1881

In 1851, a big fire on Queen's Road destroyed 472 houses. On instruction from Governor Bonham, the rubble left after the fire was used for reclamation. Bonham Strand and Bonham Street West were constructed on the newly reclaimed land. Bonham Strand was extended to the new Praya with Tung Loi Street being built. The above photo shows the street decorations of the royal visit of Prince Albert Victor and Prince George (later King George V). On the left is the Harbour Master's Office opened in 1874. Tung Loi Street is called Tung Loi Lane today.