1909 Connaught Road

Sun, 11/19/2023 - 01:13

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Shows Central/Sheung Wan waterfront. 

The photo is likely from 1909. On the right are 9 buildings at the waterfront (37A - 46 Connaught Road Central [c.1908-c.1960]). 3 more were added in 1910/11. 

Work commenced: 3 Houses on P.R.M.L. 14, Connaught Road Central.(1910 Public Works Department Annual Report | Gwulo)

A sign on the houses 34, 35, 36, 37 Connaught Road Central [????-c.1965] reads (likely): SLI FOO ROW HOTEL 

Date picture taken
1909
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