St. Joseph's Home for the Aged

The facility spans across 230,000 square feet and contains multiple buildings, including a single-story bungalow with eight Doric columns supporting the entablature.

In 1926, the Little Sisters of the Poor, a French-based Roman Catholic order for women, acquired the property from Mr. Chan Keng-Yu, a founding director of Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

During the 1930s, the compound functioned as a sanctuary for individuals escaping from the Japanese invasion in China, demonstrating its humanitarian significance.

The complex includes a villa, gate house with inscribed initials 'JMJ', and Dormitory A, which exhibits Modernist architectural elements reminiscent of period ocean liners.

The site underwent a development rights transfer in 2002, leading to resident relocation to Sheung Shui while preserving the historical structures within a modern commercial development.

Location: Wong Tai Sin District

Location: Hong Kong

Address: 35 35 清水灣道 Clear Water Bay Road

GPS coordinates: 22.33470,114.21100

Latest update: May 19, 2025 14:20