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Victoria Peak and Kennedy Town skyline - 2, Hong Kong, 1980

Original text:

The small island at right is Little Green Island (小青洲). 

I believe that the smoke visible in this image was engine exhaust from the ferry funnel [no, see below].

Penhahk answered: the smoke was from Incinerator facilities in Kennedy town.

Although only the chimney is visible, the smoke cannot be overlooked.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1980
Places shown in this photo: 

Johnston Road, Wanchai - 4 (Hong Kong), 1980

Original text:

This view looks eastward in Johnston Road, at its junction with Fleming Road and Wan Chai Road.

 Most of the large signs are gone, but the tall building with the rounded facade still stands. 

This tramcar ride, camera in hand, offered a good opportunity and a great location to photograph a very interesting urban environment. "Back then," I did not imagine how much things would change between 1980 and 2010. 

 

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1980

Hong Kong, morning view from Victoria Peak, 1983

Original text: The view from the top of the Peak Tramway. The weather - and the light - were excellent.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1983

Mount Davis Youth Hostel, Hong Kong, 1983

Leroy W. Demery, Jr.  states:

The youth hostel atop Mount Davis (摩星嶺). The camera is facing northwestward.

Note the lighthouse on Green Island (青洲, right). The small island in the distance is Kau Yi Chau (交椅洲). Note also the long wake left by the Macao jetfoil.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1983

Victoria Flats

The original title of this image is " 政務司司長公館 Victoria House", but this is incorrect!

This is Victoria Flats at 17, Barker Road. The photo was taken from Barker Road upwards the ramp leading to the podium where Victoria Flats and Victoria House (15, Barker Road) are located.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
2010

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