Tag: houses
George Town Street View: Old Houses Facade
George Street View: Acheen Street Ghaut
Acheen Street Ghaut (or in Malay, Gat Lebuh Acheh), is an old street that formed part of the coastal extension of the Weld Quay area in George Town as a result of the reclamation of land back in the 19th century. The street extended the stretch from Acheen Street into Weld Quay area.
George Town Street View: Toh Aka Facade
A view from the street of Carnarvon Lane heading towards Toh Aka Lane.
George Town Street View: Carnarvon Lane
Carnarvon Lane is a small old street that connects Toh Aka Lane and the main Carnarvon Street. It is also located within the heritage zone of George Town.
Beach Street: The South Western End
Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane)
Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane) is located at the heart of the heritage zone in George Town and is an old and rather narrow street. The street was said to be the home of iron smiths back in the old days. Rows of pre-war heritage style townhouses line up the street and majority of these houses belong to the Cheah clan community.
George Town Heritage Houses Guide
George Town Street View: ACHEEN STREET (Lebuh Acheh)
The Acheen Street or Acheh Street (Lebuh Acheh), is a street in George Town within the heritage zone itself. The street was named in recognition of the old Acehnese community who used to live there.
The street is also home to the famous Acheen Street Mosque, an unique and historical mosque. The mosque with its recognizable minaret is located right at the junction formed by Acheen Street and Cannon Street.
George Town Street View: Ceylon Lane
Ceylon Lane is a small street that connects Hutton Lane with Argyll Road.