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c.1906 View over Mid-levels and Central to harbour

Submitted by David on Sun, 2011-06-26 05:00

Where: The photographer was up near the Peak, looking down across Mid-levels and the Botanical Gardens to Central and the harbour.

What: We'll work our way clockwise around the photo, starting at 12 o'clock, directly above the 'o' in the middle of the watermark.

There we see the roughly-finished end of a building that is taller than most around it. Zoom in, and you'll see there are many

1907 View over BMH & Naval Yards to Harbour

Submitted by David on Fri, 2011-03-18 11:28

What: Lots to see, but let's start with the obvious, the long building stretching across the foreground of the photo...

c.1906 Hong Kong's landmark building?

Submitted by David on Fri, 2011-02-25 12:24

What would you say was Hong Kong's landmark building in the early 1900s?

The Hong Kong Hotel or HSBC perhaps? How about something higher up - one of the cathedrals, the new university, or maybe Chater's Marble Hall?

For sticking out like a sore thumb, I'll suggest...

1906 View of Hong Kong from the harbour

Submitted by David on Fri, 2010-11-26 11:49

When: This comes from a collection of photos taken around the time of the 1906 typhoon, so I'll assume 1906 as the date.

Where: We're looking at the new Praya (Connaught Road) stretching from Pedder Street on the left across to Queen Victoria Street on the right, with mid-levels in the distance behind it.

What: Zoom in to the buildings on the left, we'll take a look along the seafront.

1906 Ships & buildings showing typhoon damage

Submitted by David on Tue, 2010-11-02 09:34

When: 1906, shortly after the devastating typhoon hit Hong Kong on 18th September.

What: In the foreground is the small

1907 Tennis in Hong Kong

Submitted by David on Thu, 2010-10-14 09:00

We've got the when & what covered, but I'd appreciate any help with the who & where.

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