Central waterfront (looking east) c.1885

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 21:56

Uploaded from "University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China",  reference number: Hv40-40. Uploaded with kind permission by the University of Bristol.

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Hongkong. View of the Praya Central, from P. and O. office on the right, to the city hall on the left

A very clear photo of the P&O Building 2nd Generation [c.1850-c.1885]. To the east, buildings run along the waterfront (Des Voeux Road). At that time, the central market did not extend to the waterfront. 

Date picture taken
1885 (year is approximate)
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