Seang Tek Road (or Jalan Seang Tek) is a road that links up Anson Road with Dato Kramat Road in George Town.
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George Town Street View: Hutton Lane
Hutton Lane (or Jalan Hutton) was named after James Hutton, a British who also happened to be one of the first doctors in Penang. Hutton arrived in Penang during the early 1800s and subsequently became the sole registered doctor practicing in George Town several years later. Starting from Larut Road, Hutton Lane passes through Transfer Road to Penang Road.
Five Foot Way Heritage Facade
The five foot ways of George Town heritage townhouses were commonly laid with vintage patterned ceramic tiles.
George Town Street View: Ho Tiang Wan Road
A small road in George Town which was named after a notable English educated Chinese, Ho Tiang Wan, in the early 20th century.
Acheen Street Ghaut Street View
Straits Eclectic Style Facades
The Straits Eclectic is an architectural style with heavy influence from the The Peranakan Cina, or also known as the Straits Chinese. This architectural style was very popular in the early 20th century in Penang and most town houses in George Town employed such style. This style also incorporated some Western architectural styles and normally includes plaster renderings of floral art and mythical figures on the facade of the building.
Argus Lane Old Houses
One of the old townhouses found here was named Argus House which also houses the production of first independent newspaper in Penang. The street is named after this.
George Town Street View: Seck Chuan Lane
Seck Chuan Lane (or Lorong SeckChuan) is a small road that mainly links up Buckingham Street and Chulia Street. It also has a smaller lane that leads out to Carnarvon Street. The street was apparently named after a local by the name of Khoo Seck Chuan, who owned lands in George Town, Penang during the 19th century.
There is a steel rod art sculpture located along this street (the end near Chulia Street).
George Town Street View: CHINA STREET (Lebuh China)
China Street (or Lebuh China), is one of the main and oldest streets within the heritage area of George Town. The street was predominantly populated by Chinese settlers during the late 1700s and it runs from Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling to Beach Street as well as crosses a few other streets in the area.
The Kuan Yin temple of Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pitt Street) can be seen facing this road directly.
George Town Street View: Presgrave Street
Presgrave Street (or Lebuh Presgrave) is a street in George Town that runs through McNair Street and connects to C.Y Choy Road. Known as the ‘Third Street’ in the Prangin Canal area, the street also houses one of the many popular street food or hawker centers in George Town. The Kwong Wah Yit Poh Chinese newspaper office is also located here.