Originally from the National Archives Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/447.
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Shows probably the 1.000 foot Pier.
Comments
Photo date is early/mid 1880s
Photo date is early/mid 1880s not 1890s. No sign of any central reclamation, no Union Church on Kennedy Road nor any tram construction. Unfortunately the Catholic Cathedral is just out of sight as its construction progress is a useful dating tool for this period. It does look like the Causeway Bay breakwater is complete although its not 100% clear. It also looks like there is a spire of the original Catholic Cathedral on Wellington street still visible.
Thank you, date set to 1885.
Thank you, date set to 1885.