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SCMP Jan 1965 Chater Road footbridge.jpg

Submitted by Paulo on Fri, 2021-12-24 13:16
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1965

The footbridge steel beams are being installed for a new footbridge linking Prince's Building to the Mandarin Hotel 76ft span (January 1965 SCMP Article) this would be the first fully enclosed & air conditioned footbridge in Hong Kong connecting commercial buildings, it was often refered to as the "Free-Flying Bridge". Hongkong Land was the first property developer to construct a footbridge (opened in 1965) over a major public road, allowing the Mandarin guests direct access to Prince's Building shops and offices.

1964 Pedestrian Footbridge Princess to Mandarin Hotel.jpg

Submitted by Paulo on Fri, 2021-12-24 13:16
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1965

The footbridge was designed by local Architects Palmer & Turner and erected by Gammon Construction in 48hours, 76ft span, 13 ft high and wide. Total cost including consultant fees and construction HK$400k. The footbridge remains to this day and has undergone many interior renovations since it was first installed.

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