The first one is Lillian Theatre. I'm told that this was THE theatre in Kuching during its hey days, which was probably way before we were born. Ask your parents or older relatives about it.
The next picture is one some of you might remember. It is the old St Joseph's Cathedral, constructed in 1891 and demolished in 1969 after the new cathedral was built. The location of this classic old building is where the church bell tower now stands.
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If you are interested in viewing pictures of the new St Joseph's Cathedral, check out the blog of Daniel Liew, a fellow Kuchingite. This new cathedral was consecrated on 19 March 1969 (The feast day of St Joseph) by the late Bishop Charles Reiterer, Vicar Apostolic of Kuching. It underwent major renovation and extension works in 1994.
Next we have a shot of the original St Joseph's School building. I reckon that the current main administrative block is an basically an extension of this structure.
And the following photo is of the Sarawak Steamship Company building, along Main Bazaar. It was built in 1930, and previously served as the offices and warehouse of the Sarawak Steamship company. These days, I think the structure houses some eateries and a convenience store.
Well, that's it for now. If I come across any more old photos of Kuching buildings, I'll add them on. And in the meantime, if you guys and gals find any in your dusty archives, do scan them in and send to me.
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