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Malayan Railway Building

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The Malayan Railway Building is often known as the “train station without the trains”. Built between 1907-09, when Penang was experiencing as economic boom from the tin mining in Larut, it served as an administration office for the newly completed railway line to Butterworth.

Information by Patrimonio Mundial, taken from the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site 2009 Passport. Picture source from asiaexplorers.com

Date Written : 25th August 2009 No Comments
Category: UNESCO Enclave
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