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Shophouses, Malacca River, Malacca

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:43:00 -0700

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Row of shophouses along the Malacca River.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, 14 Leith Street, George Town, Penang

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:11:00 -0700

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Built: 1896-1904

This beautiful blue mansion was once the favoured residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, a rags-to-riches towkay. It is now a Penang boutique hotel: Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Often referred to locally as The Blue Mansion.

High Court (fmr), Raja Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:46:00 -0700

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Built: 1915 - Architect: AB Hubback (Public Works Dep't) - Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic

Located adjacent to the Gombak River.

Currently houses the Sessions and Magistrates Court.

Ampang Road Mansion, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:50:00 -0700

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This beautiful colonial-era residence, located on Ampang Road (dubbed Millionaires' Row), was probably once the home of a wealthy towkay.

The former residence now houses the High Commission Of The Islamic Republic Of Pakistan, 132 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Federated Building (MS Ally Company Building), Cnr High Street and Market Street, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:18:00 -0700

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Built: 1907

This prominent corner building was built by Yap Hon Chin in 1907. However, in 1910, it became known as the Federated Building as it housed the showrooms for the Federated Engineering Company. The premises have also been occupied by the Kuala Lumpur branch office of Sime Darby.

The building is currently occupied by MS Ally Company (Syarikat M S Ally Sdn Bhd), now a pharmacy but said to have its origins as a cigar shop.

Eu Tong Sen Residence (fmr), 109 Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:53:00 -0700

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Built: 1935

Wikipedia: Eu Tong Sen

The former residence now houses the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC)

Further information about the history of the former EuTong Sen residence and MaTiC can be found on the following MaTiC webpage: Early History

Aside:
Photograph of another former residence of Eu Tong Sen in Ipoh, Perak: Eu Tong Sen Residence (Forest Lodge/Eu Chateau)

Selangor Club, Raja Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:25:00 -0700

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Built: 1910 - Architect AB Hubback (PWD) - Architectural Style: Mock Tudor

'The club was founded as the Selangor Club in 1884 as a meeting point for educated and high-ranking members of British colonial society. Nevertheless, membership to the club is primarily determined by high educational and social standards, rather than race or citizenship. The organisation was initially based in a small wooden building with an attap roof near the north eastern corner of the padang, which was replaced by a two-storey structure in 1890 on the west side of the padang, the present site of the club, and designed by AC Norman, a Government Architect. The building was later redesigned by architect Arthur Benison Hubback (who was notably credited for the design of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station) and rebuilt in 1910, with two additional wings on either side of the main building and a Mock Tudor styling.

The club was nicknamed "The Spotted Dog" as two Dalmatians belonging to the wife of one of the club founders were left to guard the entrance of the club whenever they visited the club. The club is also simply referred to as "The Dog".

Over the years, the club's membership increased and had also begun to include high-ranking Malaysian civil servants: judges, lawyers and important people in society. The club's proximity to the old High Courts at the other side of Dataran Merdeka has also made the club a suitable meeting place for the legal fraternity. ...' Extract sourced from Wikipedia (2nd April 2013): Royal Selangor Club

Some further informaiton can be found on the following webpages:

Badan Warisan Malaysia - Royal Selangor Club

The Star Online - So closely linked to birth of a nation by Debbie Chan

Flag and Flagpole, Selangor Club Padang, Raja Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:04:00 -0700

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The location is now Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka).

The public information plaque at Merdeka Square reads thus:

'It was here that the Malaysian flag was raised for the very first time at 12.01 on 31st August 1957 to replace the Union Jack, thus signifying the end of British rule over Malaya and the end of colonisation. It is also here that Malaysians regardless of belief, throng in the thousands, on the eve of 31st August every year to usher in yet another year of independence. The Merdeka Square is also the venue of many Independence Day Celebrations and parades, The 95-meter flagpole at the end of the square is amongst the tallest in the world.

The Merdeka Square, previously known as the Selangor Club Padang, was built by the British in 1884 during their colonisation of Malaya. The strategic site and exclusive location resembled the atmosphere and environment of their homeland, The field was a popular venue for social activities and occasionally used for the game of cricket. At the corner of the square stands a fountain that was built in 1897.'

Queen Victoria Fountain/Cops Fountain*, Selangor Club Padang, Raja Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:25:00 -0700

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Built: 1897

It is said that the fountain was commissioned and brought from England by the Sanitary Board and assembled locally in 1897. Originally, it was to be located in the Market Square. However, the police objected to the location arguing that it would obstruct the flow of the traffic. Hence, an alternative site was found on the Selangor Club Padang. In more recent times the fountain has undergone restoration work and lost some of its ornamentation.

*Some online sources refer to the fountain as the Queen Victoria Fountain or simply Victoria Fountain. However, the book ‘Malaya - 500 Early Postcards’ by Cheah Jin Seng, refers to it as the ‘Cops Fountain’ and states that it was built in 1897 in memory of Steve Harper, an inspector from the Selangor Military Police.

Institute for Medical Research (IMR), Pahang Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:23:00 -0700

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Built: 1928*

The Institute for Medical Research (IMR) was established in 1900, as a Pathological Institute in Malaya, for the purpose of carrying out ongoing research into the causes, treatment and prevention of such scourges as beri-beri and all forms of malaria fevers, and to explore the great and unknown field of tropical medicine. ...

Further information about the history of the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) can be found on the following webpage: www.imr.gov.my/corporate-info/history.html

I didn't go inside this building but as far as I can gather it now houses a Biomedical Museum.

High Court (fmr), Raja Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:25:00 -0700

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Built: 1915 - Architect: AB Hubback (Public Works Dep't) - Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic

Located adjacent to the Gombak River.

Currently houses the Sessions and Magistrates Court.

Sulaiman Building, Damansara Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:46:00 -0700

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Built: c.1930 - Architectural style: Art Deco

The building was once the headquarters of the National Registration Department (NRD). However, in 1958, the headquarters moved to Petaling Jaya Federal Building to accommodate the increasing records, documents and personnel.

The building now houses the Federal Territory Syariah Court (Mahkamah Syariah Wilayah Persekutuan).

Photograph of the rear of the Sulaiman Building

Malay Mosque, Java Street, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:36:00 -0700

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Built: 1907 - Architect: AB Hubback - Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic

Also known as Masjid Jamek and commonly referred to as the 'Friday Mosque'.

Masjid Jamek (Malay) is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers and was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback.

The Sultan of Selangor officially opened the mosque in 1909, two years after construction was completed. The mosque was built on the first Malay burial ground in the city. Before the national mosque, Masjid Negara, was opened in 1965, Masjid Jamek served as Kuala Lumpur's main mosque.

Wikipedia: Jamek Mosque

PH Hendry Building Facade, Cnr Java Street and Batu Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:07:00 -0700

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The former premises of PH Hendry Jewellers...

A fine example of a classical style shophouse facade; interesting architectural features include large fluted pilasters with Corinthian capitals, triangular pediment with a star and crescent motif (Islamic influence), additional gable on the roof behind the triangular pediment, and one bay window on the first floor with a Venetian window above.

Unfortunately, the facade is all that remains of the former premises of PH Hendry Jewellers (Est 1857*), appointed Royal Jeweller to the states of Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and Kelantan. The business moved to these premises sometime after 1920. In the early years the craftsmen and stones were brought from Ceylon but in later years the jewellery was designed by local artisans in an upstairs workshop.

From 1954, the Hendry family also operated a bakery from these premises, situated at the rear of the building. The bakery mainly catered for the needs of family and friends but would also serve walk-in customers.

Informative article about PH Hendry at the 'Sunday Island Online' by Buddhika Kurukularatne: www.island.lk/2006/05/28/features7.html

Shophouse, Cnr High Street and Market Street, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:33:00 -0700

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Built: 1909

Two storey shophouse.

Shophouses, Market Street, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:57:00 -0700

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Built: c.1906 - Architect: AK Moosdeen

Built by Loke Yew: Loke Yew (1845 - 1917) was a Chinese-born business magnate. He was a famous businessman and philanthropist in British Malaya. He was regarded as the richest man in British Malaya during his time and played a significant role in the growth of Kuala Lumpur and was also one of the founding fathers of Victoria Institution in Kuala Lumpur. ... Wikipedia (March 20013): Loke Yew

Some further information about this block of shophouses can be found on the Badan Warisan Malaysia webpage: Sin Seng Nam Restaurant

Article at the Star Online (27th February 2013): 85-year-old coffeeshop serves its last meal on Thursday

The Red House, The Vatican, Sin Seng Nam

Market Square (Medan Pasar) Shophouses (Sin Seng Nam Restaurant), Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:34:00 -0700

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Built: c.1906 - Architect: AK Moosdeen

Built by Loke Yew: Loke Yew (1845 - 1917) was a Chinese-born business magnate. He was a famous businessman and philanthropist in British Malaya. He was regarded as the richest man in British Malaya during his time and played a significant role in the growth of Kuala Lumpur and was also one of the founding fathers of Victoria Institution in Kuala Lumpur. ... Wikipedia (March 20013): Loke Yew

Some further information about the market square and this block of shophouses can be found on the Badan Warisan Malaysia webpages: Market Square - Sin Seng Nam Restaurant

Article at the Star Online (27th February 2013): 85-year-old coffeeshop serves its last meal on Thursday

The Red House, The Vatican, Sin Seng Nam, Old Market Square, Medan Pasar Besar

Shophouses (Bread History & Café - Kedai Kopi Lee Hoe), High Street, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:57:00 -0700

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Since taking this photograph (August 2011) these two shophouses in a row of heritage buildings have been badly damaged by fire (30th August 2012). Tragically, an elderly woman was killed while her son was critically injured...

See article at the Star Online: Woman dies after jumping out of shoplot on fire (31st August 2012).

See video on YouTube: Fire Kebakaran @ Jalan Tun H. S. Lee (Heritage Row), Kuala Lumpur (31st August 2012).

Shophouse Row, High Street, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:56:00 -0700

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Since taking this photograph (August 2011) two of the shophouses in this row of heritage buildings have been badly damaged by fire (30th August 2012). Tragically, an elderly woman was killed while her son was critically injured...

See article at the Star Online: Woman dies after jumping out of shoplot on fire (31st August 2012).

See video on YouTube: Fire Kebakaran @ Jalan Tun H. S. Lee (Heritage Row), Kuala Lumpur (31st August 2012).

Colonial-era Building, Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

nobody@flickr.com (geoff-inOz) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:42:00 -0700

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The building may now be housing a Chinese clan association but I can't say for certain.*