In 1964, a teacher’s father—who was stationed in Hong Kong with the British military—captured this photo at Victoria Peak, a symbol of both British colonial authority and Hong Kong’s rapid post-war modernization. His service saw a dramatic increase in the use of private automobiles, public infrastructure, and the rise of textile industries, which formed the backbone of the city's economy and drove significant increases in employment.

1960

Hong Kong’s Golden Age of Industrialization

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