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Panorama of the Peak. Hong Kong, 1909

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/167

Scope and Contents

A view from Kowloon looking towards the Victoria waterfront. Prominent on the shoreline are the headquarters of Siemessen and Co (the second to the right of the large white buildings) the oldest German firm in the Colony, which started business in China in 1846. The building is situated near the junction of Wardley Street and Chater Road. St John's Cathedral can be seen behind the waterfront.

Dates

  • Creation: 1909

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

See also Y3011B(LS)/173.

General

SG.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Finding aid date

2003-04-10 14:28:12+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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