Taken from the Star Ferry Pier TST or from a ferry just after leaving the pier. Despite the opening of the cross-harbour tunnel in 1972, car ferries still operate. <Read more ...>
Des Voeux Rd Central in the 1950's. Note the single tram line in front, and the other turning left. This one was taken only some 10 meters east of this one: <Read more ...>
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Picture showing the basement substructure of the BOC building was under construction, it was a substantial excavation and piling foundation operation in that era. The work was carried out by contractor George Wimpey from Britain.
30 years later, the same contractor also built the present HSBC HQ in joint venture with John Lok & Partners. <Read more ...>
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Photo showing foundations work for the old Bank of China building in early 50s. (My comment: the date is end of 1949/beginning of 1950 - see moddsey's comment)
Construction of the basement was in progress with a Scotch derrick as the only means of rigging heavy steel sections, which was required for the ELS work when excavation is getting deeper. <Read more ...>
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