Former French Mission Building, Colonial monument in Central, Hong Kong
The three-story granite and red brick building features a domed chapel on its north side and displays neoclassical architectural elements from the Edwardian period.
Built in 1843 as Johnston House for the first two Hong Kong governors, the building later served as the French Mission headquarters from 1915 to 1952.
The structure maintains the French Mission emblem on its exterior walls and contains original fireplaces, representing the fusion of European and Asian architectural traditions.
Visitors can reach the building by taking MTR to Central Station exit D1 and walking along Battery Path, though the interior remains closed to the public.
During World War II, Japanese forces used the building as their military police headquarters before it became a temporary government office in 1945.
Location: Hong Kong
Location: Central and Western District
Inception: January 1, 1917
Address: 1 炮台里 Battery Path
GPS coordinates: 22.27944,114.15972
Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:59
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