Pokfulam Reservoir [1877- ] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Pokfulam Reservoir [1877- ]

Current condition: 
In use
Date Place completed: 
1877-12-31

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Fred Evans took this photo in the late 1950's, looking down from the Peak to the reservoir, and across to Lamma island - just how Booth would have seen it.

There are lots of highrises between the reservoir and the shoreline today, but the view is still easily recognisable.

1950s Pok Fu Lam Reservoir, Fred Evans' Photos

Early construction details on the construction of the reservoir can be read here HK Daily Press 20 November 1866 refers.