Victoria Prison

It was Hong Kong's first prison. It had been the center of the local prison system until it ceased operation in December 2005. It is located on Old Bailey Street in Central on Hong Kong Island.

The Compound was built in 1841 and the Prison itself finished on 9 August 1841. It was originally known as the Victoria Prison and is said to be the first western building constructed of durable material in Hong Kong. The Prison still retains the facade of Victorian architecture, having been built mostly of granite and brick. It is also the first prison in Hong Kong and an important part of Hong Kong's history.

Architectural Merit

The prison have three floor buildings, there for two floor buildings and single floor buildings. Inside these buildings there are dormitory accommodations. Such as hospital and kitchen.[1]The prison had undergone some stages of expansion since its original creation with the major one when D Hall complex with its Neo-Georgian architectural style was built. Other stage of major expansion took place in 1914 with the addition of B Hall, C Hall and E Hall to cope with the needs of the time.[2] Neo-Georgian Style mean that its symmetrical and rectangular layout. Therefore the facade could be in brick, stone or a rendered surface, with stone or rubbed-brick dressings. The entrance porch and doorway was centrally placed and the paneled door would have a fanlight above that the housetop was usually hipped and with tiles.[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Prison[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Prison

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