Image courtesy of Howard Wilson:
Front view of No.2 Park Road. Date: 1939, perhaps later, but before Japanese occupation of HK. Note that the old kitchen/servants quarters building has been replaced by a new residential wing (separate new kitchen facility hidden from view). The new wing, of architectural style to match the main residence, was built to accommodate sons reaching adulthood - who would soon acquire wives + children. The displaced servants (19 of them, I'm told) except for child ahmas who lived-in - were accommodated in a nearby building in Breezy Path.
I have the original print of this image - as developed by the local photography shop. It measures 10cm x 7cm, and has the following caption from Choy Hing himself, printed on the back "This is my house. I am standing beside the gate at the enterance". (sic)
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I love the old photos of No.
I love the old photos of No. 2 Park Road very much, as I am now living in No. 2 Park Road, exactly the same place but becoming a modern highrise building with 40+ levels and over 140 residential units.
The name of the residential block is called "No.2 Park Road", same name as the area it is locating. :)
Does anyone got a photo of No.2 Park Road around 1995 - 2004, and can be shared ?
I am keen to know what was there before the No.2 Park Road highrise is built. I feel excited if the house of Choy Hing's was kept until early 2000, and keen to know how does it look like before it was demolished.
Appreciate for the sharing. Thanks!!
No.2 through the years