The two-storey building was previously used as a kitchen within Murray Barracks.
In February 1958, after the Government had concluded an agreement with the War Office for the surrender of Murray Barracks, the two-storey building was subsequently used by various government departments.
The timeline below only shows the building's connection with the Rating & Valuation Department (RVD) and Public Records Office (PRO).
Timeline (1967-1974)
(1) In November 1967, the RVD took over the ground floor of the building which was nearby their main offices at Murray House, 1 Garden Road.
(2) Street maps from 1970 and 1975 show the building was also known as "Murray House" but given the address - 1A Garden Road.
(3) In April 1971, the RVD surrendered 1A Garden Road. The building was converted for the temporary accommodation of the PRO.
(4) In July 1972, the PRO moved into 1A Garden Road.
(5) In September 1974, the PRO was relocated to the Murray Road Multi-Storey Car Park Building.
Sources
(1) Hong Kong Annual Report 1958
(3) 1970 and 1975.1 maps at https://www.hkmaps.hk/viewer.html
(4) Report of the Director of Public Works for 1971
(5) History of Government Records Service
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