Poe Choo Seah

Poe Choo Seah, King Street, George Town (18 November 2012)


Poe Choo Seah, at 61 King Street, is an association for Straits-born Chinese, the Baba Nyonyas. It was built in 1902 in the Straits Eclectic style. The land was granted to the association dating back to 1801, and reconstituted in 1893.

360° View of Poe Choo Seah on Google Street View

Poe Choo Seah is a three-storey townhouse building. On the ground floor are three arched bays which are framed by pilasters that go all the way to the top of the building. The dentilated cornices accentuates the effect of the pilasters. At the top of the building is a small pediment, like a little crown.

Another view of Poe Choo Seah (2 November 2008)

Getting there

Take the Free Rapid Penang Shuttle Bus to Bus Stop No. 5 (Bank Negara) and walk a short distance down Light Street to King Street. Walk along King Street, cross Bishop Street, and you will see Poe Choo Seah on your left.

Poe Choo Seah is on the map

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