Heah Mansion

Heah Mansion, Bukit Tambun, Seberang Perai (26 September 2020)


Heah Mansion (GPS: 5.27368, 100.4487), also called Heah Swee Lee Mansion, is a historic Chinese-style mansion in Bukit Tambun, Seberang Perai. Located along Jalan Bukit Tambun, it was built over a hundred years ago by prominent Teochew planter Heah Jin Wooi, who was prominent member of the Penang Teochew Association, and one of the pioneers of the sugar cane industry in Kuala Kurau. His son Heah Swee Lee, was born in 1875. He inherited Jin Wooi's 2,000-acre estate, and made a name for himself. The mansion, though built by Heah Jin Wooi, was eventually named after Heah Swee Lee, who also had the road, Gerbang Heah Swee Lee, named after him.

Heah Mansion is on the Map of Bukit Tambun

Heah Mansion, Bukit Tambun, Seberang Perai. (26 September 2020)


Heah Mansion, Bukit Tambun, Seberang Perai. (23 May 2005)


The front door of Heah Mansion. (23 May 2005)


One of the ground floor windows of Heah Mansion. (23 May 2005)


View of the wooden shuttles on the upper floor of Heah Mansion. (23 May 2005)


Despite looking a bit run down, Heah Mansion is incredibly well preserved. (23 May 2005)


The beautifully embellished front façade of Heah Mansion. (23 May 2005)


Air vent with the Chinese character 囍 which symbolizes double happiness. (23 May 2005)

Heah Mansion on Google Street View

Heah Mansion (Nov 2018)

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