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TST map 1922_KCR

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-02-25 00:03
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1922

The map shows the "Railway from KCR terminus to Kowloon Wharves [c.1934-c.1956]". Looks as if the tracks were in use earlier than 1934.

TST map 1960_febr_detail

Submitted by Klaus on Thu, 2022-02-24 22:46
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960

This map shows the block of buildings between Nathan, Peking, Hankow and Middle Roads.

On hkms 2.0 this map is listed as from February 1960.

Visible are (from bottom left counterclockwise)

Kowloon Hotel (3rd generation) [1923-1955] (????)

Peninsula Court / Marco Polo Hotel [1957-1982]  (despite the fact that there is a handwriting "HK&S Banking Corp".)

Airlie / Chardhaven / Baron's Court / ??? / Star Hotel [????-????]

TST map 1922_detail

Submitted by Klaus on Thu, 2022-02-24 19:19
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1922

This map shows the block of buildings between Nathan, Peking, Hankow and Middle Roads.

On hkms 2.0 this map is listed as from1922.

Visible are (from bottom left counterclockwise)

Kowloon Hotel (3rd generation) [1923-1955]

Building on NW corner of Middle Road / Nathan Road junction [????- ]

Airlie / Chardhaven / Baron's Court / ??? / Star Hotel [????-????]

Wonder if Victoria View Terrace [????-c.1928] is still there?

Buildings at Centenary Garden

Submitted by Klaus on Wed, 2021-10-13 23:41

Text on Flickr:

It's Tsim Sha Tsui East. The area at the bottom filled with cars would be revamped to be the Centenary Garden in mid-1980s.
From left: Regal Kowloon Hotel (in construction), Peninsula Centre, Hilton Towers, East Ocean Centre (far right)

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1981
Tags: 
TST
hotel
office building

East Ocean Centre [1982- ]

Submitted by Klaus on Wed, 2021-10-13 23:36
Date Place completed: 
c.1982-01-01 (Month, Day are approximate)

East Ocean Centre  東海商業中心. located 98 Granville Road, Tsimshatsui East.

Office building with 14 floors, completed 1982.

Tags: 
TST
office building

Hilton Towers [1981- ]

Submitted by Klaus on Wed, 2021-10-13 23:31
Date Place completed: 
1981-09-17

Located at 96 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East.

Consists of 2 towers with 86 residential units. The Date of Occupation starts from 1981.09.17. 

Tags: 
TST
Residential

Regal Kowloon Hotel [1982- ]

Submitted by Klaus on Wed, 2021-10-13 23:21
Date Place completed: 
c.1982-01-01 (Month, Day are approximate)

Located at 71 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East.

Hotel with 600 guestrooms and 39 suites, opened 1982.

Tags: 
TST
hotel

(Former) Swindon Bookstore on Lock Road, November 2020

Submitted by Klaus on Mon, 2021-10-11 21:40
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
2020

From Google Streetview of November 2020..

Swindon Bookstore closed 31 July. 2020

TST waterfront with neon lights

Submitted by Klaus on Mon, 2021-09-20 01:32
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
2014

Taken from the harbour on a Star Ferry Harbour Cruise. Christmas illuminations at the TST waterfront.

Wing On Plaza [1981- ]

Submitted by Klaus on Sat, 2021-09-18 03:55
Date Place completed: 
c.1981-01-01 (Month, Day are approximate)

L-shaped building located at 62 Mody Road.

A building with 13 storeys for offices and shops, opened 1981.

Tags: 
TST
office building

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