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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