Heritage Houses, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumur, Malaysia, January 2017

[HughieD]

1. The History
This row of 8 old colonial houses face the busy Jalan Raja Chulan (formerly known as Weld Road) in the Bukit Nanas area of KL. Built in 1930, it was originally called the Serani Row. An elaborate crest on the wall bears the initials OES and the date of completion recorded as 1931.

They have seen better days as the houses now vary in states of repair, from completely derelict on the left hand side to moderately good nick on the right-hand-side. The six in-between houses vary from abandoned to just-about-habitable. In their day they probably represented the very best and elite accommodation in the city and formerly home to a Eurasian community.

2.The Explore
Very relaxed and very easy to be honest. Couldn't get into any of the houses but plenty to keep me busy externals-wise. These heritage houses stand really well and are incredibly photogenic.

3. The Pictures

General view:

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You can see the date year of completion on this picture (1931) on this shot:

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The deco balcony is a bit special:

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The crest bearing the letters OES:

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The end house is roofless:

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Rajan Chulan 3 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Graff on the end house of the terrace:

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Round the back:

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Peeking into one of the less well houses:

Rajan Chulan 1 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Looking along the terrace:

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Rajan Chulan 2 by HughieDW, on Flickr

By night:

Rajan Chulan 4 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Rajan Chulan 5 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

 

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I've enjoyed your latest rake of posts Hughie, Thanks

 

[Rubex]

That graffiti is awesome! Lovely photos Hughie

 

[Sam Haltin]

Nice set of houses. I like the design on the veranda rails, looks like the rising sun so the houses were not built to house the less needy, these are something special. The letters OES must relate to a family name.

 

[HughieD]

Nice set of houses. I like the design on the veranda rails, looks like the rising sun so the houses were not built to house the less needy, these are something special. The letters OES must relate to a family name.

Love those railings. And yes, think you are right on both counts. OES may be the head of the family's initials maybe?