King Yin Lei

Originally named "Hei Lo", King Yin Lei was built by Mr. Shum Yat-chor and Mrs. Shum Li Po-lun in 1937. Mr. Shum Yat-chor was a notable merchant and philanthropist in Xinhui of Guangdong Province. The building was sold in 1978 to Mr. Yeo (Yow) Chei Man and his son Mr. Yow Mok-shing, who renamed the building as "King Yin Lei". The building was resold to its previous owner in August 2007.

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King Yin Lei

Haw Par Mansion

Haw Par Mansion

Haw Par Mansion together with its private garden was built in 1935 by Aw Boon Haw, who was known as "The King of Tiger Balm". Haw Par Mansion was the Aw's family mansion and was restricted to private use, while Tiger Balm Garden was open to the public for enjoyment.

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Bridges Street Market

The building of Bridges Street Market is located at No. 2 Bridges Street, Central. It was built under the auspices of the then Urban Council after World War II to replace the old markets which had been destroyed during the period of Japanese occupation, with a view to meeting the demand of the rising population. It was constructed and commenced operation in 1953, contained 26 stalls for selling fish and poultry on G/F and 33 stalls on the 1/F mostly selling beef, pork, fruits and vegetables. It was the first of its kind built in Hong Kong's urban areas after World War II. Part of the 1/F was converted into an indoor children's playground in 1969 connected by two link bridges to Wing Lee Street. For almost 60 years, Bridges Street Market has served the community and is remembered by local residents.

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Bridges Street Market

Former Fanling Magistracy (Re-launch)

Former Fanling Magistracy

The Former Fanling Magistracy was constructed in 1960 and was the first Magistracy set up in the New Territories, which opened in 1961 to serve the District. Structures were erected on the adjacent site in 1983 to provide two additional courtrooms, court support offices and an office for Duty Lawyers. The Former Fanling Magistracy was closed and has been left vacant since the completion of the new Fanling Law Courts Building in 2002. The site comprises of six structures, namely the main building, the two government staff quarter buildings, a store, an annex court building and a court secretariat office.

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