1910s photos along the tram line

Submitted by David on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 11:00

We'll take a tram ride from west to east, looking out at 1910s Hong Kong as we go.

A couple of things to watch for. First, notice how the trams change shape. They start the decade with just a single deck, then later add an open upper deck, and finally acquire a canvas roof. This view catches the first transition from single- to double-deck:

Trams near Arsenal Street

Away from the tramline, the main event of the decade was the First World War. You'll also see several photos of the peace celebrations in 1919.

Away we go ... ding-ding!

 


 

 


If you have any more 1910s photos taken along the tram line, it'll be great to see them. (Here's how to upload a photo.) The western and eastern sections of the route are only rarely photographed, so any views of those areas are especially welcome.

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Found this on Flickr some time ago:

Street_scene_with_trolley_Hong_Kong_China_ca1920
Street_scene_with_trolley_Hong_Kong_China_ca1920, by SSAVE w/ over 9 MILLION views THX

 Regarding the date I'm not sure wether to attribute it to the 1910's or 1920's tram line photos.