The Peak is Hong Kong’s top residential district, where property prices are as high as the altitude. How did it become an exclusive enclave in the bustling business center of 19th-century Asia? The British wanted relief from summer heat and the Peak was the obvious place to escape it. When the Governor adopted Mountain Lodge as a summer getaway, development accelerated and the opening of the Peak Tram in 1888 made access easier. Gradually a community developed and a church, a club and a school were established. This book describes how the now-popular tourist area developed over time and adapted as needs changed.…mehr
The Peak is Hong Kong’s top residential district, where property prices are as high as the altitude. How did it become an exclusive enclave in the bustling business center of 19th-century Asia? The British wanted relief from summer heat and the Peak was the obvious place to escape it. When the Governor adopted Mountain Lodge as a summer getaway, development accelerated and the opening of the Peak Tram in 1888 made access easier. Gradually a community developed and a church, a club and a school were established. This book describes how the now-popular tourist area developed over time and adapted as needs changed.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: FROM BARREN ROCK TO EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE Mountain Lodge Initial Access The Early Building Lots The Peak Tram The Building Boom Peak Restrictions Climate Control The War and Beyond CHAPTER 3: SEDAN CHAIR PATH TO MOTOR ROAD Addresses The Early Roads Late Nineteenth Century Additions Military Roads Twentieth Century Additions The Arrival of the Motor Car Garages and Filling Stations The Final Additions CHAPTER 4: SECLUSION ON MOUNT KELLETT ROAD Mount Kellett Mount Kellett Road from Jardine’s Corner – Right Hand (West) Side Mount Kellett Road from Jardine’s Corner – Left Hand (East) Side The Loop Road – Uphill Side The Loop Road – Downhill Side CHAPTER 5: CATERING FOR BODY AND SOUL The Peak Church The Peak Club Peak Schools Peak Hotels Hospitals CHAPTER 6: SECURITY AND COMMUNICATIONS The Signal Station Postal Services Telephones Police Stations Military Facilities CHAPTER 7: CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITIES Peak Houses Water Supply Sanitary Aspects Electricity Gas Public Transport CHAPTER 8: QUARTERS ON THE PEAK Government Quarters Quarters for the Forces Company Properties CHAPTER 9: POST-WAR DEVELOPMENT New Buildings Shops and Restaurants Hotels Heritage Conclusions APPENDICES
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: FROM BARREN ROCK TO EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE Mountain Lodge Initial Access The Early Building Lots The Peak Tram The Building Boom Peak Restrictions Climate Control The War and Beyond CHAPTER 3: SEDAN CHAIR PATH TO MOTOR ROAD Addresses The Early Roads Late Nineteenth Century Additions Military Roads Twentieth Century Additions The Arrival of the Motor Car Garages and Filling Stations The Final Additions CHAPTER 4: SECLUSION ON MOUNT KELLETT ROAD Mount Kellett Mount Kellett Road from Jardine’s Corner – Right Hand (West) Side Mount Kellett Road from Jardine’s Corner – Left Hand (East) Side The Loop Road – Uphill Side The Loop Road – Downhill Side CHAPTER 5: CATERING FOR BODY AND SOUL The Peak Church The Peak Club Peak Schools Peak Hotels Hospitals CHAPTER 6: SECURITY AND COMMUNICATIONS The Signal Station Postal Services Telephones Police Stations Military Facilities CHAPTER 7: CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITIES Peak Houses Water Supply Sanitary Aspects Electricity Gas Public Transport CHAPTER 8: QUARTERS ON THE PEAK Government Quarters Quarters for the Forces Company Properties CHAPTER 9: POST-WAR DEVELOPMENT New Buildings Shops and Restaurants Hotels Heritage Conclusions APPENDICES
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