Victoria Waterfront, Hong Kong, 1926 - 1930
Scope and Contents
716 x 194 mm. A panoramic view of the Victoria water-front showing very grand, stone ornamental quay-side buildings. The tallest building displays the sign ‘Asia Life’ and to its left the building flying a flag displays the date 1897 in stone. Two buildings to the right of the Asia Life building are the Hong Kong Club, and next to that, in Statue Square, is the Cenotaph erected in 1923 and a statue of Queen Victoria. To the right of Statue Square, and set back from the waterfront, is the Prince's Building and to its right Queen's Building. In front of Queen's Building is the new Queen's Pier, completed in October 1925. The photographer has not been identified.
Dates
- Creation: 1926 - 1930
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Extent
1 item(s)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
good condition
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2014-10-23 10:40:18+00:00
Geographic
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