HISTORY – Evolution of the Hong Kong Skyline – a Visual History 20
Below is a brief visual history of how the Hong Kong skyline developed over the decades.
Pre-1869 painting via RGS-IBG image / E. L. Watling
1880s – Beginning with a rare shot of the harbour from the 19th century – the same decade in which the Star Ferry became operational.
via New York Times
1890, click to enlarge
1900s – Next, a quaint postcard from 1906 (via gwulo.com)…
via gwulo.com
1910s – The CBD, gradually creeping up The Peak, was then named Victoria City. There was no light show back then (but click here for a photo of the harbour at night, some 106 years ago!)…
