Old Tai Po Police Station

Tai Po in the past

Old Tai Po Police Station

New Territories Hong Kong

Created By: Ivan Chan

Information

  • the first permanent Police Station built in the New Territories

  • objection from local inhabitants in the New Territories towards the British occupation

  • the British hoist the Union flag on 16th April 1899

  • utilitarian & colonial architectural style

  • comprises three single-storey buildings

(the Main Building, Staff Quarters Block and Canteen Block)

  • the Dutch gables, ornamental window arches,

window sills and the fireplaces

This point of interest is part of the tour: Tai Po in the past


 

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