Wing On Life Building [1956-2011] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Wing On Life Building [1956-2011]

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Submitted by 80sKid on Sat, 2011-09-24 15:07
Current condition: 
Demolished / No longer exists
Date Place completed: 
1956-01-01
Date Place demolished: 
2011-09-24
Tags: 
Des Voeux Road
bank
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Submitted by 80sKid on Sat, 2011-09-24 15:20.

Walked past this building today, only has one story left. The original doorway has been uncovered, revealing the large Wing On Bank sign that was part of the original facade. The bank went bust in 1986. (certainly not ominous in the current climate...!) Didn't have a camera unfortunately.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_On_Bank

Submitted by carla on Fri, 2011-09-30 12:46.

Wing On Bank being demolished

Submitted by 80sKid on Fri, 2011-09-30 13:42.

thanks for taking the photo!