Photograph of a foundation stone-laying ceremony, thought to be for the new branch premises of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Tientsin (Tianjin), China

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Photograph of a crowd watching the ceremony. An individual is giving a speech, thought to be His Excellency Sir Ronald Macleay, British diplomat to China. Next to him is his wife Lady Evelyn Macleay. A construction site is visible in the background.
Date
08 Mar 1924
HSBC Reference Number
HQ HSBCAlbum 0004-0020
Archive Record Type
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Measurements
81 x 138
Units
mm
Colour
Black and White
Mainland China The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Tianjin (Tientsin) Construction

Records

HQ HSBCAlbum 0004-0020
HQ HSBCAlbum 0004-0020