At each end of this row of shop, I see the decoration on roof are made in pair which mark the completion date as 1931. This row located close to the east end (up stream of the current traffic flow) of Hugh Low Street. To me, this marks the shops are considered as a single block and fortunately none of it is replaced with modern building at this moment. However, many are already close for business nowadays. Even some are operating, the building is just barely maintained.
Hi Chun Kee, nice to see you featuring my former home 188 Hugh Low Street (the first photo) in your blog!
During my early childhood, I did not give much thought about living in a heritage building but now I feel lucky and proud of growing up in such a beautiful place. Too sad I can never retrace my steps back. What is left are just memories.......
Hi Ipohgal, in fact i start realize the other end also have the crafting after reading article on 188 Hugh Low Street in Ipohworld. Yes, most of our experience is now memories. The environment has changed so much, we can never feel the same like in the past. Btw, although i grown up in First Gdn, but i was studied in Yuk Choy. Therefore a big portion of my childhood related to Ipoh town :-)
Ipoh, the capital city of Perak State, Malaysia, is the city that tin built. Located at the famous tin mining area, Kinta Valley, it used to be the world's largest tin mine since 19th century. Not only of its tin mine, but Ipoh also famous of its delicious food, beautiful mountain ranges, mysterious lime stone caves, attractive history & friendly citizen. Being the second in Malaysia that gain the status of city in year 1988 after Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is one of the major cities in Malaysia with the population around 700,000. Began as a small village in 1870's, tin mine industry had brought in Chinese and Indian that boosted the town development since 1890's. The rapid growing town later upgraded to be the capital of Perak during the Japanese occupation at World War II. The rich tin resource had brought prosperity to many Ipoh miners that even make it once known as the City of Millionaires. Today, Ipoh has grown to cover a large area including the neighboring township such as Bercham, Tasek, Jelapang, Menglembu, Pengkalan, Simpang Pulai & Chemor. The city is still developing continuously while maintains its beauty of nature and harmony.
We are living in a busy world. We often have no time to appreciate the moments in our daily life. Take a break, stop & look around. There are many beautiful things, although it is simple & humble. I learn to gain a better life by appreciation & would like to share the images in my world.
At each end of this row of shop, I see the decoration on roof are made in pair which mark the completion date as 1931. This row located close to the east end (up stream of the current traffic flow) of Hugh Low Street. To me, this marks the shops are considered as a single block and fortunately none of it is replaced with modern building at this moment. However, many are already close for business nowadays. Even some are operating, the building is just barely maintained.
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Hi Chun Kee, nice to see you featuring my former home 188 Hugh Low Street (the first photo) in your blog!
ReplyDeleteDuring my early childhood, I did not give much thought about living in a heritage building but now I feel lucky and proud of growing up in such a beautiful place. Too sad I can never retrace my steps back. What is left are just memories.......
Hi Ipohgal, in fact i start realize the other end also have the crafting after reading article on 188 Hugh Low Street in Ipohworld. Yes, most of our experience is now memories. The environment has changed so much, we can never feel the same like in the past. Btw, although i grown up in First Gdn, but i was studied in Yuk Choy. Therefore a big portion of my childhood related to Ipoh town :-)
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