1940s Bank of East Asia Building | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

1940s Bank of East Asia Building

1940s Bank of East Asia Building
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Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Monday, January 1, 1940
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is that Old Henry House next to it then? (versus current New Henry House)

The current New Henry House runs from Des Voeux Rd about two thirds of the way up Ice House Street. The block is about the same size & shape as the Bank of East Asia's next door.

This map from the mid-60s shows the block was split in tw:

1960s Map of Central

The half near Des Voeux Road we can see in this photo was Kwok Man House. The other half, mid-way along Ice House Street, was called Henry House.

Regards, David

PS Thanks to Moddsey for this photo with a good clear view of BEA.