This post-war 1949 aerial photo of the top of Broadwood Road is courtesy of the Lands Office. The area where The Towers is located is actually a bit of a blur. I can contextualise it in relation to the steep zigzag road leading up to the house beyond the space that was The Towers's lawn - perhaps that was no. 18. No. 21, the single house just below The Towers is also visible. The area that may interest you, Aldi, is more distinct. I think eurasian_david's hypothesis that the number 24 is unlucky in Cantonese is interesting, but the address of 24 Broadwood Road clearly still existed when Harvey Decker lived there.
Date picture taken
1949
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Fabulous
Fabulous clear view stripped of vegetation in the war, Jill. That's great. Thank you.
I don't suppose we have a view of the Broadwood Road - Tai Hang Road junction?
Broadwood Road - Tai Hang Rd junction
I don't think this c. 2013 photo is going to help you. See https://gwulo.com/media/44940
Maybe other contributors have earlier pictures.
Numbered version
Hi Jill
I've taken the liberty of putting numbers to your aerial photo from #8 to #22/23. Just wondering would you be happy for me to show it for discussion and correction if necessary? Looking at your 1970 map I may have a couple wrong.
Aerial photo of Broadwood Road
Aldi, it’s not my image, so not my prerogative to advise what can be done with it, but thank you for asking.