Tag: Heritage
Lumut Lane Facades
Phuah Hin Leong Road Street View
Jalan Phuah Hin Leong or Phuah Hin Leong Road is a street that is linked from Burmah Road to Irrawaddy Road in George Town. The road was named after a Chinese immigrant who came to Penang during the old times and later became a self made wealthy man. This particular person was Phuah Hin Leong, who was born under the surname Lim, however, it was said that his family was so poor that they had to give him up for adoption to another family surnamed Phuah. At the time of his death in 1901, Phuah Hin Leong had become the richest person in Penang.
George Town Street View: Chowrasta Road
Chowrasta Road in George Town is a busy road during the morning due to the Chowrasta Market that is located there. It is one of the roads surrounding the Chowrasta Market, which was established by local Indian traders in the 19th century. The word “chowrasta” was found to actually refer to “four crossroads”, likely pointing towards the four roads surrounding the market.
Armenian Street: A Rainy Day
The George Town World Heritage Office building at Armenian Street on a raining day.
Love Lane: Cantonese Merchants Association
McNair Street Old Townhouses
A row of townhouses located along McNair Street, George Town.
Chulia Street Old Shophouses
Shophouses located along Chulia Street, George Town.
George Town Street View: A Kopitiam During Lunchtime
Locals having lunch at a corner kopitiam along Anson Road, George Town.
