| l_model | 3D Model Of Old Central Police Station | Physical Object | hong kong; police station; central; model; sculpture |
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Type:Physical Object Subject:hong kong; police station; central; model; sculpture |
Description:An architectural model of the Central Police Station, created around ten yeard ago before revitilization began, offering observal from a different spatio-temporal perspective
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| vp_e_hall_1928 | A Hall Yard: A Hall | Location | jail; prison; building; block; restaurant; office; workshop |
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Type:Location Subject:jail; prison; building; block; restaurant; office; workshop |
Description:A Hall was built in 1928. It is used as immigration office now. After a few years, a chapel room was constructed as well. A Hall is mainly used in educational purpose and holding activities.
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| vp_b_hall_1910 | B Hall | Location | jail; prison; building; block; Heritage Storytelling Space |
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Type:Location Subject:jail; prison; building; block; Heritage Storytelling Space |
Description:B Hall was constructed in 1910 and was used as a prison cell block. It was a relatively modern design in the early 20th century, and the previous structure was pulled down with the help of prisoners. It now serves as a Heritage Storytelling Space, with its existing state maintained in order to provide visitors with an authentic impression of historical prison conditions. [show more]
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| vp_barrack_block_1862 | Barrack Block | Building | building; block; restaurant; shop; visitor centre |
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Type:Building Subject:building; block; restaurant; shop; visitor centre |
Description:Barrack Block is one of the most historical buildings in Tai Kwun. It is constructed in1862 - 1864 located beside the Parade Ground. The building was expanded to four-storey structure after 1905. In 1920s, The Hong Kong Island Emergency Unit used as offices. It had now became the main background of Parade Ground. Besides, shops and restaurants are opened in Barrack Block. It is also known as visitor centre and Heritage Storytelling Space. [show more]
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| vp_barrack_lane | Barrack Lane | location | lane; street; exhibition |
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Type:location Subject:lane; street; exhibition |
Description:Barrack Lane is linked to Barrack Block. Outdoor exhibition will placed at Barrack Lane.
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| vp_c_hall_1928 | C Hall | Location | jail; prison; building; block; restaurant; office |
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Type:Location Subject:jail; prison; building; block; restaurant; office |
Description:C Hall was constructed in 1928 and was first used as the prison hospital; in the mid-20th century, it was converted into offices. These buildings have been transformed into spaces for restaurants, shops, offices and additional back-of-house facilities. [show more]
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| cn_cantlivewithorwithoutyou_2018 | Can't Live With Or Without You | Physical object | turnables; record systems; photography |
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Type:Physical object Subject:turnables; record systems; photography |
Description:These are items like vinyl turnables, analog audio recording system, photography. The collector chooses to show these six items because he wants to show the political relationship between the past generation and us.
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| vp_central_magistracy_1940 | Central Magistracy | Location | magistracy; legal; court; law |
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Type:Location Subject:magistracy; legal; court; law |
Description:The Central Magistracy is one of the most historically significant buildings on site. Originally established in the 1840s, it underwent two reconstructions. The current structure was built in 1914. The colonial architecture was a symbol of the importance and power of the court. The building is notable for its connection to the police and prison functions that provided an "all-in-one" service. The Court Room No.1 will now be used as a Heritage Storytelling Space, while the main building will be used for integrated cultural and lifestyle programmes. [show more]
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| vp_d_hall_1858 | D Hall | Location | jail; prison; building; block; restaurant; office; oldest |
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Type:Location Subject:jail; prison; building; block; restaurant; office; oldest |
Description:Design on the D hall began in 1858. It is one of the oldest buildings on site and the only surviving remnant of the radial-plan prison block. Over time, the hall served various functions such as a prison and a hospital. The building now houses offices, a restaurant, a Heritage Storytelling Space, as well as back-of-house facilities. [show more]
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| vp_e_hall_1915 | E Hall | Location | jail; prison; building; block; reception; box-office |
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Type:Location Subject:jail; prison; building; block; reception; box-office |
Description:Work on E Hall was completed in 1915. The building is visible from both Arbuthnot Road and Chancery Lane. Constructed using prison labour, the building is of a similar design to B Hall. The building now houses a box office, a reception hall, a lounge and back-of-house facilities for the JC Cube's multi-purpose auditorium. [show more]
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