Weld Quay Historic Godowns

62 Weld Quay (12 April 2013)


Lining Weld Quay are historic godowns built in the late 1920s. Only a few of these remain today, and you can find them in between later buildings. These godowns have stucco façades with their year of completion stated.

The historic godowns of Weld Quay were built at the tail-end of the economic boom that brought about the biggest influx of Chinese immigrants into George Town, and just before the onset of the Great Depression. Many of these warehouses have been converted to other uses, including as offices as well as other businesses. They reflect early representations of the Art Deco or Art Nouveau styles of architecture. None, as far as I can see, continue to function for their original purpose.

56 Weld Quay (12 April 2013)

Getting there

From the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal, head south along Weld Quay, keeping an eye on the buildings on the right side of the road. You will find these double-storey godowns along the road.

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