The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
location
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The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
location
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
location
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date of Death | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Material Type | Image |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
location
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
location
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
location
Other photos
The Botanic Garden (Botanical Gardens), the Mid-Levels
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. HKZBG, occupies an area of 5.6 hectares was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens to reflect the increased commitments to zoological exhibits. Construction works of the Garden started in 1860 and the first stage was opened to the public in 1864. Having served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842, the Garden was still called "Bing Tau Fa Yuen" by the Chinese. The tower of the Government House can be seen near the top right.
| Date | c.1950s-1960s |
| Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/(Street)/Botanical Gardens |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | Hong Kong Places |
| Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
| Accession No. | P2008.0447 |
location
Other photos
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