George Town Dispensary building
The George Town Dispensary building is situated at the corner of Beach Street and China Street Ghaut, Penang, Malaysia.
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| General information | |
| Address | Corner of Beach Street and China Street Ghaut |
| Town or city | George Town, Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Completed | 1923 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Swan & McLaren |
History
George Town Dispensary Limited was incorporated in 1901 after Dr. T. C. Avetoom disposed of his pharmacy, which he had established in Penang in 1889, to the company, receiving in return a major shareholding in the new company.[1][2] After operating from a small shop in Beach Street, and with branches in Ipoh and Malacca, the company instructed architects Swan & McLaren to design new premises which were opened in 1923.[3]
Description
Designed with elements of the classical style, the main entrance to the three-story building includes two pairs of columns and a rounded pediment within which is inscribed "1923" the year of completion. On the Beach Street side is a five-foot way in front of the premises.[4]
References
- ^ "Georgetown Dispensary, Ltd". The Straits Echo (Mail Edition). 3 March 1911. p. 170.
- ^ Chemist & Druggist, Volume 58. Benn Brothers. 1901. p. 706.
- ^ Khoo, Salma Nasution (2007). Streets of George Town, Penang (2nd ed.). Areca Books. p. 67.
- ^ "George Town Dispensary". mypenang.gov.my. Retrieved 25 October 2021.