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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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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