Tung Tak Pawn Shop
Tung Tak Pawn Shop (Chinese: 同德押), also referred to as Nos. 369 & 371 Hennessy Road, is a former pawn shop and Grade III historic building in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It was demolished in 2015.[1]
History
No. 371 Hennessy Road was probably built in the 1930s, following the completion of the Praya East Reclamation Scheme of 1921–1931. Initially used as a commercial building, it was later used as a pawn shop.[2]
Architecture
The building was built in the International Modern architectural style popular in the 1930s. It is a Verandah Type Shophouse of traditional type.[2]
See also
References
- Au-yeung, Allen (13 August 2015). "Demolition of Hong Kong's Tung Tak Pawn Shop continues despite last-ditch battle to save it". South China Morning Post.
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Nos. 369 & 371 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
External links
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- Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Nos. 369 & 371 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai Pictures
- Gwulo.com entry
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