[Updated 15/12/25]
European House #7 was built in the early 20th century when Cheung Chau was found to be an ideal alternative to The Peak as a site for holiday villas. There was a flurry of building in 1909-10, and it may have been built then.
House #7 was sturdily built of locally quarried granite blocks, secure enough to withstand the typhoon season in its exposed position, with a tiled timber roof, possibly reinforced with a course of masonry. Like the other villas, it faced south, with servants' quarters at the rear. It enjoyed superb views in all directions. Close by on its east side stood House #8.
In 1938 its owner was recorded as Mr J. J. Lossius (85), who was a retired ship's captain, born in Norway. He also owned House 15, and one other prior to 1938. See his page for more info on his houses and his life.
In 1940 No. 7 House was described as 'the country residence' of Mr D O Silver, in a report by the Hong Kong Telegraph (see Jacob Lossius, moddsey's post). His main residence was in Kowloon.
Today the site of House #7 is occupied by part of the Salvation Army Bradbury Camp complex, a residential camp for groups and families.
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Resident in1935
In 1935, the owner of House 7 was one Daniel Oscar da Silva, insurance agent with Sun Life Assurance Co. of China.
See moddsey's post on D O da Silva.