Notice: 2024.07.25
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Old Photos of Hong Kong

Data Providers
Lands Department
Data Category
Development, Geography and Land Information
Update Frequency
As and when necessary

Description

300 selected old photos of Hong Kong taken in the 1950s - 1970s showing the street views of Hong Kong, with district name tagged in the “Title” field of image file, some with street and building names.

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Additional Information

Maintainer
Survey and Mapping Office, Lands Department Enquiry Hotline
Phone
2231 3187
Email
smohq@landsd.gov.hk

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