圖說香江：旺角彌敦道(約1953年)

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　圖片正中位置是位於豉油街交界的彌敦戲院，當時仍作軍事用途，於1950年代末被改建為新興大廈。

　右方的愉園體育會所在的樓宇曾為東方煙廠，於1960年代改建為中橋國貨公司，現時為信和中心。

　背後的一座最高建築物是設有花都酒樓夜總會的邵氏大廈，於1970年代改建為旺角中心。

Nathan Road, Mong Kok, C.1953

　At the middle of the picture, there was the Nathan Theatre, which was located at the junction of Soy Street. And it was still for military use. It was rebuilt to Sun Hing Building in late 1950s.

　On the right, the house in which the Happy Valley Sport Association was located was once the Oriental Tobacco Factory in 1950s. It was rebuilt to the Chung Kiu Chinese Emporium Co. in 1960s. Nowadays, it is the Sino Centre.

　The tallest house at the back was the Shaw's Building with the Paris Restaurant and Night Club. It was rebuilt to the Mongkok Centre in 1970s. 　■鄭寶鴻　香港歷史博物館榮譽顧問