At the back of Farquhar Street‘s Church of Assumption lies Argus Lane (or Lorong Argus), a small street that used to house a small community of Eurasian in George Town back then. One of the old townhouses found here was reported to be named Argus House, the place where Penang’s first independent newspaper, ‘Pinang Argus’ was printed (back in the year 1867).
Street view of old heritage style shophouses in Noordin Street, George Town.
Malay Street Ghaut is an extended area and road of Malay Street. The Malay Street itself was reportedly named after a Malay village located around the Acheen Street Mosque.
A typical street scene of Stewart Lane, George Town.
Formerly known as Bridge Street, this road was renamed as C.Y. Choy Road (or Jalan C.Y. Choy) in the 1980s in honor of the third and last mayor of George Town. During his tenure as a mayor in the 1960s, Choy was reportedly also known as the “Quiet Mayor of George Town” due to his low profile, until the Federal Government discontinued the local elections for cities.
The beautiful old colonial era houses at Bangkok Lane once served as the homes to the family of Cheah Leong Keah, a successful businessman at that time, who was also the one who built these houses. These pre-war houses possess a distinct architecture which infused both Eastern and Western style, as compared to the common heritage townhouses in George Town. The houses’ design was devised by an architect named Chew Eng Eam.
Bangkok Lane was named as such due to the Thai (and also Burmese) community who also used to live in this area. The road connects Burmah Road and Kelawei Road.
During the mid of 19th century, Malay Street (Lebuh Melayu) was part of a Malay town area south of Acheen Street in George Town and was commonly known for the slaughtering of cows which were bred here. There is also a nearby art sculpture which depicts the origin of the area.
Heritage style pre-war shophouses in Chulia Street, George Town.
