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The Edison George Town

Three interconnected 1906 heritage buildings on Lebuh Leith's most prestigious address

🇲🇾 George Town, Malaysia·Est. 1906·Straits Eclectic / Edwardian·$$
70 HHI Notable
Heritage Notable

About the Property

The Edison occupies three interconnected heritage buildings dating from 1906 on Lebuh Leith — one of George Town's most prestigious colonial addresses and the same street as the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. The conversion preserved the original Edwardian-era facade, louvered windows, and ceramic floor tiles while introducing contemporary design within the heritage shell. Its rooftop terrace offers panoramic views across George Town's UNESCO-listed roofscape of temples, clan houses, and colonial buildings.

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Original Purpose

Colonial merchant's house

Highlights

Three interconnected 1906 heritage buildingsLebuh Leith heritage streetscapeOriginal Edwardian facade and ceramic tilesUNESCO George Town Heritage zoneRooftop views of heritage roofscapeContemporary design within heritage shell

History Timeline

1906

Three merchant houses built on prestigious Lebuh Leith

1950

Buildings repurposed for commercial and residential use

2008

George Town UNESCO inscription raises heritage awareness

2015

Three buildings interconnected and converted to boutique hotel

2020

Rooftop terrace added with heritage roofscape views