The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.

Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
people | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date of Death | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Material Type | Image |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
The Old General Post Office
Originally located on the site of today's World Wide House in Central, the post office used to be called the "Letter House". The gothic building was completed in 1911, built with local granite and red bricks from Xiamen, China. The building was torn down in September 1976 when the New General Post Office, opposite Jardine House, came into use. Stamps were available as of December 8, 1862. The Post Office was established in 1897. With advanced technology, a mechanical mail service became essential. Express mail began in 1973. Electronic mail from Hong Kong to Britain was made available in 1982. Since 1984 customers have been able to directly fax documents to the General Post Office to be sent overseas. In 1985 there were 1,189 postmen, 103 branch post offices and three circulation post offices equipped with delivery vehicles. The Post Office handled 519 million letters and parcels in 1984.
Date | 1970 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/The third General Post Office |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Paintings of Hong Kong Historic Landmarks: A Collection of Paintings by Kong Kai Ming. (Hong Kong: The Division of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist College, 1991), p.100 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-126 |
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