Central Praya Buildings 1886-1899

Mon, 11/07/2022 - 01:59

Timeline of buildings on the central praya (Des Voeux Road Central) .

Top: Central Praya from Swimming Baths (1886)

2nd: Central praya C.1895

3rd: Buildings on Des Voeux Road Central c. 1899

Bottom: c. 1899 Central Waterfront (annotated)

All 4 photos are annotated. In 1886, it looks as if  "30-32, Des Voeux Road Central" is still under construction, and "34-46 Des Voeux Road Central" hasn't been built yet.

No 7a is Victoria Hotel, visible until 1895. It was replaced by "48-58, Des Voeux Road" (no 7), visible on the two lower photos.

 

Date picture taken
1890s
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