This fire station is on Chulia Street Ghaut. This street is the extension of Chulia Street following the land reclamation of the late 19th century (between 1888 and 1904).Until the land reclamation, Chulia Street Ghaut was just a path in the sand leading towards the shore.
Left hand side of this painting, We can see Yeoh Kongsi. This is the clan association of Hokkien clansmen bearing the Yeoh surname. Yeoh Kongsi is one of the five major Hokkien clan associations in Penang, within the same league as Cheah Kongsi, Khoo Kongsi, Lim Kongsi and Tan Kongsi.
Left hand side of this painting, We can see Yeoh Kongsi. This is the clan association of Hokkien clansmen bearing the Yeoh surname. Yeoh Kongsi is one of the five major Hokkien clan associations in Penang, within the same league as Cheah Kongsi, Khoo Kongsi, Lim Kongsi and Tan Kongsi.
