King Yin Lei (Hei Lo)

Built around 1937, Hei Lo was a famous mansion, rare among the Chinese residences in Mid-Levels. In 1978, it was sold and later renamed “King Yin Lei”. King Yin Lei is a lovely blend of Chinese and Western architecture: the roof is paved with Chinese glazed tiles, while the main structure is constructed of reinforced concrete and red bricks, with exquisite terrazzo and stucco mouldings. It stands out as a masterpiece among such buildings in Hong Kong.

Date 2010 to 2016
Place Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Mid-Levels/Stubbs Road/King Yin Lei
Object House
Material Type Image
Collection Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage
Source Antiquities and Monuments Office
Repository Antiquities and Monuments Office
Note to Copyright Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Antiquities and Monuments Office
Accession No. lcs-hkbh-0018
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