China - Hong Kong shweing peak and peak railway
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China - Hong Kong shweing peak and peak railway
Lantern slide of Hong Kong shweing peak and peak railway. In 1881 Alexander Findlay Smith first put the project of a Peak Railway into shape and presented a petition for a concession to the Governor of Hong Kong. The necessary legislation was passed two years later. After its opening to 1926, the Peak Tram divided into three classes: First Class: British colonial officials and residents of Victoria Peak; Second Class: British military and the Hong Kong Police Force personnel; Third Class: Other people and animals.. Part of Box 159 Pekin, slide no. 1 Date: circa 1890s
Media ID 14176067
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
After Alexander Classes Concession Divided Findlay First Governor Hong Kong Legislation Officials Opening Passed Peak Petition Presented Project Residents Second Shape Slides Years
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