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Historical Photos Show Everyday Life of Hong Kong in the 1900s

In the first three decades of the twentieth century, Hong Kong’s population continued to increase. In the first decade of the 20th century, Hong Kong was struck by the deadliest typhoon twice, which causes substantial loss of life and property damage. At the outbreak of World War, I Hong Kong served as an important port in East Asia, including the British China Station headquarters, and saw significant socio-economical changes.

Below are some historical photos of Hong Kong people from the first decade of the 20th century. These photographs were taken from the Kien family archives.

#16 Chinese nurse is carrying a child by slinging him on her back, leaving her two hands free for work

#21 Chinese taking their meal. What they call in Chinese chow-chow

#25 Des ‘Veoux Road showing Central Market, Hong Kong

#27 Des ‘Voeux Road and electric car, sailor’s home and St. Peter’s Church

#36 Praya Central, showing how Chinese child is carrying another child, Hong Kong

#42 Queen’s Road Central and Hongkong and Shanghai Bank

#47 The hearse of a rich Chinaman, the procession marches along all the streets before they reache the cemetary

#51 View of Peak Tramway, Hong Kong Harbour and Kowloon

#52 View of the city and harbour between Hong Kong and Kowloon

#54 Warriors of the Ming Dynasty 16th century, Hong Kong

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