Carnarvon Street (Lebuh Carnarvon) Shophouses

Traditional style red lanterns on sale at the shops along Carnarvon Street as Chinese New Year festival is just around the corner.

George Town Night View: Chinese Heritage Shophouses

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Old heritage shophouses located along Carnarvon Street, George Town. According to the historical signboard, businessman Khaw Seng Lee and his cousins founded Kim Bian Seng Gold Merchant Company and the Kim Bian Aik Goldsmith at these buildings in the early 20th century. Khaw Seng Lee was the former Chairman Penang Philomatic Union and held key positions in various institutions in Penang back then including Chung Ling School and Lam Wah Ee Hospital.

Carnarvon Street: The Coffin Maker Shop

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An old coffin maker shop along Carnarvon Street, George Town. The street was used to be popular with its many coffin shops and was locally known as Coffin Street. However, most of these coffin shops had moved out or no longer operate at this street presently.