Temporary buildings along seafront in front of the Central Market construction site [c.1891-c.1895]

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 20:56
Current condition
Demolished / No longer exists
Date completed
(Day, Month, & Year are approximate.)
Date closed / demolished
(Day, Month, & Year are approximate.)

Dates are guesses.

The line of temporary buildings can be seen in this photo, which shows the empty space where the Central Market will be built:

c. 1891 HK Praya showing vacant site for the new Central Market
c. 1891 HK Praya showing vacant site for the new Central Market, by Admin

Does anyone know what they were used for? Some guesses:

  • Temporary market stalls while the market was being built?
  • Accommodation / offices for the market construction?
  • Accommodation / offices for the Praya Reclamation? 

Photos that show this Place

c. 1891 HK Praya showing vacant site for the new Central Market
c.1891
Bird's eye view of Hong Kong c.1892
c.1892