The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong which opened in 2018, was built on a historically important site at Mount Davis, Pokfulam. The Chicago complex won the prestigious Prix Versailles international design. This guided tour may also include a visit to the “Tram Tales: 120 Years of Hong Kong Tramways” exhibition (To be confirmed).
Converted from the heritage building, Block B Annex and the entry courtyard, it became the Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Heritage Courtyard and Interpretation Centre (HCIC). The Chicago complex is currently a regional hub for ambitious research, education and collaboration and an important addition to the University’s international presence and engagement.
The Mount Davis Fort was one of the largest coastal defence batteries in Hong Kong and was first operational in 1911. It saw extensive actions during the Battle of Hong Kong (8th – 25th December 1941). The existing relics include artillery batteries, lookout, barracks and training field etc. The Mount Davis Battery was rated Grade 2 historic building in 2009.
The revitalized Grade 3 heritage buildings, namely Blocks A, B and B Annex, and the preserved exterior heritage elements (the battery and the magazine), as well as heritage trails all together projects the unique history of the Mount Davis site.
Visitors can also embrace the full view of Lamma Island and West Lamma Channel from the campus.
Participants can also visit on their own, from 10:00 - 10:45 am, the “Tram Tales: 120 Years of Hong Kong Tramways” exhibition in the campus ahead of the guided tour, (More details: https://uchicago.hk/event/university-chicago-presents-tram-tales-120-years-hong-kong-tramways-0)
The Speaker
English speaking guide commission by the University oof Chicago Booth Hong Kong Campus
PROGRAMME
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, the guided heritage tour;
10:00 am – 10:45 am, optional by yourself, to visit the themed exhibition: “Tram Tales: 120 Years of Hong Kong Tramways”
Admission: $100 for members and $150 for guests / non-members
Registration: Please email <membership@royalasiaticsociety.org.hk> in advance to register your attendance.
The tour has a capped capacity and requires pre-registration and confirmation upon receipt of payment.
The details of the payment methods will be emailed to those people who email us for booking.
Registration will be closed at 12:00 noon on 1 March. No walk-in guests allowed.