Arrayed along the coastline, the first line of foreign residences comprised customs houses and importers. The second line, located upslope from the waterline, consisted of Fort San Domingo, the British Consulate, the residence of the British consul, the residence of Dr. Mackay, and other official buildings.
沿海第一線是經商的海關、洋行，往後退的山坡上，有守衛的紅毛城、辦公的英國領事館、總稅務司官署宿舍（小白宮）、馬偕故居等辦公住所。