Penang in Monochrome: Old George Town Dispensary
Tag: colonial
George Town Street View: A Colonial Walkway
The historical and iconic Standard Chartered Bank in Beach Street, George town.
George Town Street View: A Heritage Town Hall
The facade of the old heritage town hall in George Town, Penang.
Beach Street View: CIMB Bank
The CIMB bank building at Beach Street, George Town.
A Heritage Moonlight
Butterworth Street Art Alley: The Old Colonial Crest
This emblem is the Coat of Arms of the Straits Settlements, the former group of British territories located in Southeast Asia which included Penang. This art work can be found at the Butterworth Street Art Alley.
Beach Street on a Sunday
George Town Street View: The Royale Bintang Hotel
The Royale Bintang is a 4-star hotel converted from a newly renovated heritage building which is located along the Weld Quay coastline in George Town. The restored heritage building was built in 1892 with a facade of the old colonial era in Penang.
Bishop Street Colonial Facade
George Town Street View: BISHOP STREET
Bishop Street (or in local Malay name, Lebuh Bishop), is a street situated in the heritage area of George Town and is connected with Beach Street and King Street. The street was named after the Roman Catholic Bishop Garnault (a French missionary) who moved to Penang island during the old colonial era, upon an invitation by Francis Light. The bishop’s presbytery is located at the street.
During the earlier days, Bishop Garnault (or formerly Father Garnault) also founded and established Penang’s oldest church, and the street where the church was located, was named Church Street.
