In the crucial years of the 50s and 60s, Hong Kong has remade itself to become one the frontline cities of the world. Here is a collection of some rare old photos of the era.

1. Hong Kong in the 1950s & 1960s
An ever changing world
68 Robinson Rd. Probably late 60s, painted by Elyse Parkin. 羅便臣道68 號
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3. 1951 Queens Rd

4. 1954 Causeway Bay

6. 1955 Central Aerial

8. 50s – 60s Film stars

9. 1962 Nathan Road

10. 1962 Race Course

11. 1964 Housing Estate

15. 1964 New Year Fair

17. 1964 Mobile Library

18. 1964 Po lin Chi

19. 1966 Cross harbour Swim

20. 1950s
1960s

21. 1966 Aberdeen

25. 1966 Chinese Opera

27. 1967 Monkok

28. 1968 Policewoman

29. 1968 Swimming pool

30. 1969 Shrine

43. 1954 Wellington Rd

45. The End
A corner building in Yau Ma Tei near Temple Street.
Probably late 60s, painted by Elyse Parkin (English), ),
who arrived in HK in 1962 and taught arts in Hong
Kong for many years.
Sources – National Geographic, Hong Kong Annual Report,
Old Photographs of Hong Kong by D Cuppleditch and others
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