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1920s Bowrington Canal

Submitted by David on Thu, 2011-09-08 12:28
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The rubble wall on the left was built to keep the sea away from temporary railway visible in this photo: http://gwulo.com/node/4101

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1925
Places shown in this photo: 
Ngo Geng Kiu / Goose Neck Bridge [????- ]
Bowrington Canal [????- ]
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The National Lacquer & Paint Products Co. Ltd factory, North Point

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 2011-09-06 21:52
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Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1949
Places shown in this photo: 
The National Lacquer & Paint Products Co. Ltd factory, North Point [1934-????]
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1940s Hong Kong
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eternal1966

Junction of Gloucester Rd & Fenwick St.

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 2011-09-06 21:30
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Looking southeast across Gloucster Rd to the garage on the corner of Fenwick Street.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950
Places shown in this photo: 
Junction of Gloucester Rd & Fenwick St. [????- ]
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1950s Hong Kong
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eternal1966

1950s Nathan Road

Submitted by David on Wed, 2011-08-24 23:01
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Looking south along Nathan Road, from the junction with Haiphong Road. In the bottom-right corner is the top of the postbox that stoood at the junction, visible in this photo: http://gwulo.com/node/6018

Here's a similar view in 1966:

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950
Places shown in this photo: 
Junction of Nathan Road and Haiphong Road [????- ]
Terraced building on Nathan Rd between Mody & Carnarvon Roads [????-????]
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1950s Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Nathan Road
eternal1966

1930s Carnarvon Road

Submitted by David on Wed, 2011-08-24 22:48
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A very similar view to the postcard below, and they even share the same mis-spelling, 'Carnaroon'. I'm still not sure which section of Carnarvon Road this was.

1920s Carnarvon Road

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1930
Places shown in this photo: 
Junction of Carnarvon Road & Bristol Avenue / Cornwall Avenue. [????- ]
Humphrey's Building (1st location) [????- ]
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1930s Hong Kong
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eternal1966

1950s Nathan Rd / Kimberly Road

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2011-08-18 09:09
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Looking northeast across Nathan Road to the junction with Kimberley Road

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950
Places shown in this photo: 
Miramar Hotel (first location) [1948-c.1990]
Princess Theatre, Nathan Road [1952-1973]
Gilman Motors, 132 Nathan Road [????- ]
Image Galleries: 
1950s Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Nathan Road
eternal1966

1950s Lai Chi Kok amusement park

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2011-08-18 09:03
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Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950
Places shown in this photo: 
Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park [1947-1997]
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1950s Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
eternal1966

1953 Alexandra House

Submitted by moddsey on Mon, 2011-06-20 04:44
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Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1953
Places shown in this photo: 
Alexandra House (1st generation) [1952-1974]
Royal Buildings South / King Edward Hotel / Chung Tin Building [1902-c.1953]
Royal Buildings North / Cecil Hotel [1904-1954]
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1950s Hong Kong
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Hong Kong

1930s TST Clocktower

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 2011-06-20 00:29
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Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1930
Places shown in this photo: 
Clock Tower of KCR Terminus [????- ]
Star Ferry Terminal, TST (previous generation) [1907-c.1957]
Godown / shops near Star Ferry [1923-1963]
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1930s Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
eternal1966

1920s Sai Ying Pun waterfront

Submitted by David on Mon, 2011-06-20 00:25
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Notes from Richard Wong on Flickr:

This is Sai Yui Poon where St. Peter's Church, Sailors' Home and Kowloon Wharf, Wing On Wharf were on the praya.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1920
Image Galleries: 
1920s Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
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