A view of Penang’s very own Downing Street in George Town. Named after the famous Downing Street in London, the British built their government offices on this street during the colonial era.
Downing Street View
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Downing Street View: General Post Office
Housed under the Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra (or Tuanku Syed Putra Building), the General Post Office is located at Downing Street, George Town.
Downing Street on a Bank Holiday
A trishaw resting by the roadside of a rather empty Downing Street during a bank holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town Street View: The Post Office Building
A glimpse of the Penang General Post Office housed within the Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra (literally, Building of Tuanku Syed Putra) at Downing Street, George Town.
George Town Street View: DOWNING STREET
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.
Penang Isle: The Islamic Council
Located at the junction of Beach Street and Downing Street, and originally part of the British Government Offices complex, this Neo-Classical style building now houses the Islamic Council of Penang. The building was constructed in 1907, and is a fine example of colonial architecture commonly found in the heritage zone of George Town.
