One of the earliest buildings to be constructed in Hong Kong
Construction began in August of 1842
Large two storied edifice commenced, facing the parade for the town residence of the Lieutenant governor
18th August 1842 - Friend of China
Building timeline:
Numerous French citizens, many anonymous, some famous, have explored every corner of Hong Kong, leaving on it their mark and their memories. Diplomats’ reports, missionaries’ chronicles, businessmen’s stories and artists’ works, so many captivating memories gathered together for the first time.
By means of modest moments from people’s lives, precious accounts previously unpublished, “Hong Kong, French connections” paints an impressionist picture of a city always on the move.