Poe Choo Seah
51 King Street, Penang

Poe Choo Seah (23 April 2009)
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Poe Choo Seah (2 November 2008)
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Poe Choo Seah (26 January 2005)
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Poe Choo Seah is an association for Straits-born Chinese. It was built in 1902 in the Straits Eclectic style. The land was granted to the association dating back to 1801, and reconstituted in 1893.

Poe Choo Seah is a three-storey townhouse building. On the ground floor are three arched bays which are framed by pilasters that go all the way to the top of the building. The dentilated cornices accentuates the effect of the pilasters. At the top of the building is a small pediment, like a little crown.

Getting there

Take the Free Rapid Penang Shuttle Bus to Bus Stop No. 5 (Bank Negara) and walk a short distance down Light Street to King Street. Walk along King Street, cross Bishop Street, and you will see Poe Choo Seah on your left.