India House (Penang)
| India House | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Location | George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Construction started | 1937 |
| Completed | 1941 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | S.N.A.S Sockalingam Chettiar |
The India House is a historical building in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
History
In the early 20th century, the land of the building was used by the Huttenbach Brothers & Co. for their business. The building was constructed in 1937 until 1941.[1] During the Japanese occupation of Malaya, the building was left unoccupied. After World War II, the building housed The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation until 1951 when the bank moved to the HSBC building. Afterwards, the building was used by the United States Information Service until 1970s.
Architecture
The building is a two-story building with Indian art deco style designed by S.N.A.S Sockalingam Chettiar.[1]
See also
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References
- 1 2 Tye, Timothy. "India House, George Town, Penang". Penang Travel Tips. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
Coordinates: 5°25′2.7″N 100°20′32.9″E / 5.417417°N 100.342472°E
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