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Buildings in background?

Submitted by anonymous-01 on Wed, 2013-02-13 19:41
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1900

Came across this picture of my great grandfather John Olson aka Jons Jakobsson and wonder if anybody has a clue about the buildings in background of picture.

Unfortunately no notation on back of picture.

Sean

F. Blackhead & Co´s Soap and Soda Factory

Submitted by christoph on Sun, 2013-01-20 21:12
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1909
Places shown in this photo: 
F. Blackhead & Co´s Soap and Soda Factory [1890-????]

F. BLACKHEAD & CO. In the early days, before the establishment of Hongkong as a British Colony, Whampoa was the farthest point to which the Chinese permitted foreign ships to proceed up the West River. Many difficulties were experienced at this port by vessels in obtaining stores, and it was this fact which led to the establishment of the firm of F. Blackhead & Co. by Mr. B. Schwarzkopf. Purchasing a dismantled Chinese junk of suitable proportions, Mr. Schwarzkopf commenced business on the waters of the harbour in 1855.

Postcard Vendor-BREWER & Co-1909

Submitted by IDJ on Thu, 2013-01-03 03:20
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1909

Postcard Vendor-GRACA & Co-1909

Submitted by IDJ on Thu, 2013-01-03 03:18
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1909

c.1905 Tram ticket

Submitted by David on Wed, 2012-10-10 16:54
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1905
Places shown in this photo: 
The Metropole Hotel / Belle View Hotel / North Point Hotel, North Point [1898-????]
Observation Place [????- ]

Thanks to Joseph Tse for this photo. He notes that the company name, "Electric Traction Company of Hong Kong" dates the ticket to between 1904-6.

Does anyone know where Observation Place was? I've got a feeling it was in Wanchai, but can't remember where I saw that.

We have a Place for the Metropole Hotel, and the "New Docks" should be Taikoo.

Regards, David

Belilios Reformatory closeup

Submitted by 80sKid on Thu, 2012-09-27 20:33
Image (external): 
Binary Data 8023875770
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1900
Places shown in this photo: 
Belilios Reformatory [1900-c.1952]
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Belilios Reformatory

Submitted by 80sKid on Thu, 2012-09-27 20:31
Image (external): 
Binary Data 8023875926
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1900
Places shown in this photo: 
Belilios Reformatory [1900-c.1952]
Image Galleries: 
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1900s Kuhlan Monument - Wanchai Market

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2012-09-05 02:27
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1900
Places shown in this photo: 
Kuhlan Monument (1st location) [1855-1934]

1900s Chinese Policeman

Submitted by moddsey on Tue, 2012-06-05 06:24
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1900

1909 Beacon Hill Tunnel Work Party

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2012-05-30 06:10
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1909
Places shown in this photo: 
Original Beacon Hill Tunnel - North Portal [1910- ]

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