Named after the famous Downing Street in London, the British built their government offices on this street in George Town, Penang during the colonial era. It is one of the oldest and historical streets in George Town and currently houses the state post office and the HSBC bank.
Tag: buildings
Passing through Armenian Street
Dawn at Beach Street
Klang Street: An Old Signpost
An old Klang Street signpost standing next to the narrowest five foot way in George Town.
A Busy Day at Armenian Street
A typical busy day along Armenian Street, George Town. Since the heritage recognition by UNESCO and the famous mural painted by Ernest Zacharevic, Armenian Street has transformed into the most popular street in George Town.
Cecil Street View

Straits Eclectic architectural style of the pre-war double-storey townhouses at Cecil Street. This type of architectural style is a popular commission back in the early 20th century and can be commonly seen in George Town. Most of such houses usually had their ground floor converted as shop units with residential units at the top floor.
The Empty Shophouses
The Island City’s Hotels
A George Town Back Alley
Shapes of the Past

Pre-war colonial influenced buildings along Leith Street, George Town, Penang












