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Submitted by anonymous-01 on Wed, 2013-07-24 23:21

I have spent some time looking through everything from ebay to obscure picture collections in American Universities for pictures taken around 1870/80 of the HK Tavern District.

My great grandfather had a place called The National Tavern on Queen's Road Central at that time. David has kindly worked out that it stood where today a building called 338 Apartments is. However, as my knowledge of HK streets and the changes that have taken place over the years would easily fit on the head of a pin, I am somewhat at a loss when looking at old pictures.

I understand that it is unlikely there is a picture extant of The National Tavern but one of the general area would be greatly appreciated as I want something to illustrate the look of  Hong Kong when he worked there for my website.

Therefore this is a plea to all your experts of there for help. It would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Sean

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Submitted by David on Fri, 2013-07-26 00:39.

Hi Sean,

I'd guess that one of the rooftops in this photo is the National Tavern. I can give a better answer next month when I'm home again.

Sheung Wan

Regards, David

Submitted by anonymous-01 on Fri, 2013-07-26 04:57.

Hi David,

Thanks for yours. Hope you have a great break and the weather holds up in these islands!

Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards to all,

Sean

 

Submitted by moddsey on Fri, 2013-07-26 06:10.

Looking at the photo, I  think Queen's Road is the road that makes the angular turn as seen in the top left of the oval.