Magistracy (first generation), then Debtor's Prison [????-1856] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Magistracy (first generation), then Debtor's Prison [????-1856]

Current condition: 
Demolished / No longer exists
Date Place demolished: 
c.1856-12-31 (Month, Day are approximate)

Position is approximate.

Its role as the Magistracy was replaced by a new Magistracy building to the northeast, which opened some time in 1845-46.

This older building wasn't demolished, but underwent some conversion work. It is shown on later maps marked "Debtor's Prison".

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In 1856 the 1851 guardhouses are demolished and new ones built in their place. A new Gaoler’s House is constructed. The original Debtor’s Gaol is demolished and a new one constructed.

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