Family home of Fok To Kai, 72 Kennedy Road [1914-????]

Submitted by SylviaM on
Current condition
Demolished / No longer exists
Date completed
(Day & Month are approximate.)

The colonial style family home of Fok To Kai was built in 1914. The house was taken over during the Japanese Occupation.

Fok was a well respected government contractor who won the contract to construct the Yaumatei Typhoon Shelter under Governor May. Fok was also a major donor of the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital.

Photos that show this Place

1925
1940s Wanchai & Admiralty
1947

Comments

This is very interesting. I've recently started genealogical research and found out that my great grandfather (and grandfather) lived at 70 Kennedy Road (IL2074) from 1914 until he passed in the 1930s; the family remained there until the 1950s. My great grandfather was also in the construction business and some leads from PRO/GRS seem to suggest that he had dealings with Mr Fok. Any further helpful information, photos or source materials would be very helpful and much appreciated.