Originally Posted by
tentseller
The history of HK/MK - Portland St was the old Kowloon "port land". It was the old waterfront where loading and unloading of maritime freight occurred just like Connaught Rd W in Shueng/Sai Wan.
In many cities with British roots with a port you will find a Portland St. In Toronto there is a Portland St where the old port circa 1800's was.
Don't think so. It is named after Duke of Portland, of England. It is just west of Nathan Rd, so not reclaimed land, and not near the water.