Carnarvon Street was found to have been created in 1860’s, and was named after the 4th Earl of Carnarvon, Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert (1831-1890), who was the British Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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Penang Isle: George Town Tilt-Shift Portraits
Penang Isle: A Vintage Architectural
Penang Isle: Heritage Streetscape at Ah Quee Street
Heritage old facade of Ah Quee Street in George Town. This was before the street art or murals came into the street.
George Town Street View: ARMENIAN STREET (Lebuh Armenian)
The popular historical Armenian Street is located at the heart of heritage zone in George Town, Penang.
The street’s name originates from a the Armenian community residing in the area including an Armenian family who had their home at the junction of the now Armenian Street and Beach Street in the early part of the 19th century. The famous Armenians amongst these were the Sarkies Brothers who later founded the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in the 1880s. After the Armenians left Penang, the street was populated by the Chinese community and they in turn, established some of the more famous clan houses in the area.
Armenian Street is currently home to Penang’s most famous art mural drawn by Ernest Zacharevic and various local shops and cafes catering to the tourists who visit the street.
The most famous mural of Penang
Penang Isle: Street View III
A wall mural spotted at an old building located at the centre of George Town Heritage Zone in Penang. This is near Armenian Street in George Town.
Penang Isle: Street View II
Various shots depicting old and heritage buildings scattered around the streets of George Town in Penang.
Penang Isle: Of Doors and Windows
Some random shots of various houses’ doors and windows in George Town, Penang.
Penang Isle: Street View I
A stroll through the various streets in George Town brings one back into historical times.
Pre-war houses and heritage buildings can be easily seen in most parts of George Town.
George Town Street View: BEACH STREET (Lebuh Pantai)
The Beach Street in Penang is a busy street during the weekdays as it is also known as Penang’s banking or financial district. Rows of historical and heritage buildings converted into banks and financial institutions lined up the street. Most of these heritage buildings retain their old appearance and architecture despite being used as modern financial centers by their owners.
Being one of the oldest streets in Malaysia, Beach Street’s history stretches back to the founding of Penang island as a trading port. Prior to a land reclamation during the late 1800s to early 1900s, Beach Street was actually built along the coastline of eastern Penang island in the 1780s. Hence, the shape of the street was curved and it started from Pesara King Edward roundabout (north) all the way to C.Y. Choy Road (south).
