Victoria Prison Compound, Old Bailey Street, Central District

Built in 1841, Victoria Prison is understood to be the first western building constructed of durable material in Hong Kong. Most of the buildings within the compound were damaged by bombing during the Second World War. The Prison was reopened in 1946 after repairs.

Date c.1910-1920s
Place Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Central District/(Street)/Victoria Prison Compound
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. X2008.0037
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