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Subject Mountain Lodge (Victoria, Hong Kong)

1. Photo 337/2(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(14)
Title:
Mountain Lodge after the typhoon [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 'Mountain Lodge is situate on Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, and is the summer residence of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy, K.C.M.G., C.B. It was severely damaged by the typhoon; the roof being almost entirely carried away and many of the rendered unt...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 337/2(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(16)
Title:
Back view of Mountain Lodge [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 'The above is a back view of Mountain Lodge. It shows especially the great damage done to the roofs, and the dilapidated state in which the typhoon left the summer residence of His Excellency the Governor. The Peak flag-staff may be seen on the summit of the hill, - all...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 337/2(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(17)
Title:
Front view of Mountain Lodge [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 'The above is a front view of His Excellency the Governor's summer residence. The different sketches given of this place show the character and completeness of the destruction caused to it by the typhoon. The comparative coolness of the Peak during the trying heat of th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

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