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1970s Robaire

Hong Kong 1970s 2frame pano copy.jpg

Hong Kong

I took these two pics in mid sixties, unsure of year but close to 40 years ago.
Two tired negs merged well for a distinctly different view.
Where there were wharves, now hotels.
And there were only a few tall buildings on the Island then. Now..???. Look at Google.

NOTE: See below an interesting correction by Ben, thank you Ben and also for the superb pano link.
I have no excuse. I may have just hit the wrong key as I did say "40 years ago" and I was often there.
But its much better to be right.

Pentax 35mm (probably),Scanned Epson V700

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Ben Leung11-Apr-2011 16:15
Hi, Robaire,

This photo should taken after 1972 because you could find the "tallest" white building named "Connaught Centre" (present name is Jardine House) on Hong Kong Island side at that time.
Here is some information of "Connaught Centre" for your reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardine_House

This photo is a good historical record of Hong Kong.
After 40 years, many much higher buildings are standing around "Connaught Centre" >http://www.pbase.com/benleung/image/82149401/original

Ben
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