The story behind Quarry Bay, Hong Kong's original company town
Quarry Bay was linked to Victoria (as central Hong Kong was then known) by road as early as 1843. As stone travelled west, missionaries travelled east.
Tourism
The Rock of Ages E.L. Smith quarry is an active working quarry and is only accessible to the public via the quarry tour. Open Monday thru Friday, 4 tours per day (10:15, 11:30, 1:15 & 2:30 pm.). During foliage, we will again be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with two morning tours at 10:15 and 11:30.
Quarrying in Hong Kong – how the City of Victoria was built
Hugh Farmer: Stone is the only commodity in which Hong Kong is still self-sufficient, and quarrying was a major early industry. The granite extracted from the quarries in East Kowloon, Stonecutter's Island, Quarry Bay and from the Kowloon hills were used throughout the territory and shipped to Canton for building purposes.
The Old Stone House
Located near Granite Quarry, NC. Head south on NC Highway 52 towards Albemarle, NC. Turn onto Stone House Road in Granite Quarry near the two gas stations. ... or by appointment by calling the Rowan Museum at 704-633-5946. Further Reading. Rowan Roots: Germanfest to showcase county's history Saturday. September 10, 2022. The Salisbury Post ...
Plant Recruitment in Early Development Stages on Rehabilitated Quarries
Exotic species had been commonly used in plantations in Hong Kong and other adjacent regions for many decades (Lee et al. 2005;Ren et al. 2007), mainly chosen for tolerance of drought and low soil ...
Hong Kong's Export of Quality Granite in the 19th …
A webinar presenting the history of quarrying and export of Hong Kong's granite in the 19th and 20th century was conducted by Ir Dr. Poon Sun-wah on 16 May 2023. Based on the geology in Hong Kong, quality granite …
How the Lei Yue Mun waterfront reflects old-time …
The scene is far removed from Hong Kong's received image of a high-rise global financial hub. Single-storey houses seem to wrap themselves around the bulky granite boulders that festoon the landscape, rising up to the …
Quarries in Hong Kong
The quarrying of rock, principally granite, in Hong Kong has a long history with the earliest records found from a census conducted in 1841. Subsequently, with the city development of ...
The History and Heritage of Quarrying in Hong Kong
Founded in 1912, The University of Hong Kong is the leading and oldest tertiary institute in Hong Kong. In the early years, the University was host to four Faculties: Arts, Engineering, Medicine and Science. The late 1940's and the 1950's were characterized by the city's dramatic expansion due to emigration from China and the needs of the industry.
Mount Butler Quarry – The Industrial History of Hong Kong …
"Mount Butler quarry is located between Jardine's Lookout and Sin Ma Shan on Hong Kong Island. The quarry started operation in the 1940s and ceased operation in the 1990s. Part of the quarry is now the base of [the] Explosive Ordinance Disposal Bureau for the handling and storage of explosives; while part of the site is the Firing Range of ...
Ecological and Landscape Rehabilitation of a Quarry Site in Hong Kong
Quarrying for granite in Hong Kong, mainly for construction aggregates, has left huge and unsightly scars on the landscape. Recent government policy demands rehabilitation of the disturbed lands and restoration of the landscape adopting the ecological approach.
Quarrying in Hong Kong – how the City of Victoria was built
Hugh Farmer: Stone is the only commodity in which Hong Kong is still self-sufficient, and quarrying was a major early industry. The granite extracted from the quarries in East …
Chu Lu Kuk / Chek Lap Kok Island Granite Quarry – early 19th century …
Quarrying in Hong Kong – how the City of Victoria was built; Lam Tei Quarry connections with post WW2 proposed Ping Shan Airport; Lam Tei Quarry – Ping Shan Airport, RAF Technical Magazine Report, May 1946; Ling Hang Quarry (China) – supplier to Green Island Cement Company; Of gods, diamonds and brothels – quarrying questions
Quarry Bay & Yick Cheong Building
Asia Hong Kong Hong Kong Do & See Quarry Bay & Yick Cheong Building. Overview; Sections. The City; Do & See; Restaurants; Cafés; ... Hong Kong Science Museum opened its doors in 1991 and is truly a place where you can learn science in a fun way. The museum houses over 500 exhibits including the Energy Machine - the largest device of its …
Griffith Quarry Park & Museum | Visit Placer
A major supplier of granite for many of California's buildings, including the State Capitol in Sacramento, Griffith Quarry's history dates back to its founding in 1864. The museum houses exhibits reflecting the history of the granite industry in this region. The park boasts three miles of nature trails that offer views of the old quarry sites.
Quarrying in Hong Kong from 1840 to 1940
China, the existing quarries in Hong Kong will be phased out by 2015. In this paper, ... Clarke Abel's investigation in 1816 indicated that granite was abundant on Hong Kong Island 3. James Hayes had the following finding:- "30 quarries donated to …
Quincy Granite Men & Stories
The Swingle's quarry that was previously known as Elcock quarry, was purchased in 1902 by Jonathan Swingle and continued quarrying granite. The adjoining Reinhalter quarry, which was later purchased by Thomas Mannix, …
14 of the best museums in Hong Kong
Quarry Bay Park, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island 2367 7821 | lcsd.gov.hk #10 Hong Kong Racing Museum. Hong Kong's love affair with racing is well known, so it's fitting that there is a museum dedicated to 150 years of racing history. The venue adjoins the world-famous Happy Valley racetrack and looks at the history of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Quarry Bay, Tai Tam Country Park and Repulse Bay: embark …
It marks the beginning of the 5 km-long Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail, covering 21 historical granite and concrete structures, including the dams, bridges and aqueducts built between 1883 and 1917, which have been declared as monuments. ... This moderately easy, north-to-south hike across Hong Kong Island goes from Quarry Bay's bustling ...
Quarrying in Hong Kong since World War Two – detailed article
-Recommendations on possible exhibits for quarry museum in Hong Kong. It also features a number of photos which are of great interest. I have included a few here. Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Governor's Visit 1955 ... Chek Lap Kok Island Granite; Quarry, KWP Quarry Company Ltd – Anderson Road Quarry; Quarry, Lam Tei, connections with post WW2 ...
Top 13 Museums in Hong Kong for Family Fun
Address: 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, 2180 8188, [email protected] Hong Kong Maritime Museum. If you have a little sailor, this is the place for you. In its fitting location at Central's Pier 8, the Hong Kong Maritime museum showcases the city's 3,000 years of maritime history of Hong Kong, The South China Sea and The Pearl River Delta.
Quarrying and Built Heritage in Hong Kong (1841-1941)
Quarrying and Built Heritage in Hong Kong (1841-1941) (1841-1941) Research Team Members: Ir Dr. S. W. Poon Ir K.Y. Ma Ir K.F. Man Mr. T. W. Tsin Dr. Y. Deng …
ARTE M Hong Kong
ARTE M HONG KONG July to December Admission Ticket (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) ... About ARTE M Hong Kong. About ARTE MUSEUM. Help. FAQ Terms & Conditions. ... 3238 Hours / 11:00-19:00 Mail / cs-hk@artemuseum. Address / 2/F, K11 HACC, K11 ATELIER King's Road, 728 King's Road, Quarry Bay. $ HKD; P MOP ¥ CNY $ TWD $ USD $ …
Virtual Museum
Total assets of the Quincy Granite Quarries Company in 1900 were $3,671,150 and they had acquired 530 acres of quarry land in Quincy. ... originally donated to Forest Hills Cemetery by his nephew Raymond DiBona and now donated by Forest Hills to the Quincy Quarry and Granite Workers Museum to be the caretakers of this important collection with ...
THE BEST Things to Do in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
THE BEST Things to Do in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Top Things to Do in Quarry Bay. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters • 1. Sort. Map. All things to do. Category types. Attractions. Tours. ... to do near Dragon's Back Things to do near Hong Kong Disneyland Things to do near Victoria Harbour Things to do near Hong Kong Museum of History Things to ...
Quincy Quarry & Granite Workers Museum
Questions or comments can be directed to us by email at [email protected], phone 1-(617)-472-1322 or mail us at Quincy Quarry Museum, P. O. Box 690724 Quincy, MA 02269. As they say in the granite industry "we'll keep chipping away at it" to make the museum and web site better but don't take anything for granite.
The History of Quarrying in Hong Kong 1840-1940, 2012 …
Local made granite was one of the earliest products that Hong Kong exported to other parts of the world. The image shown on the Home Page does not come from the report and is of Anderson Road quarry. Source: The History of Quarrying in Hong Kong 1840-1940, Poon, SW & Ma, KY, Hong Kong: Lord Wilson Heritage Trust. 2012
Hong Kong's visionary approach to quarrying
The site, located on Hong Kong Island, has been in operation since 1964, and provides a valuable rock resource for the rapid development of the high rise city of Hong Kong. Shek O quarry is situated at the western tip …
Hong Kong's best museums for culture
Best for Hong Kong art and Chinese antiquities: Hong Kong Museum of Art. Hong Kong's first public art museum opened in 1962, ... She is also a fan of Para Site in the Quarry Bay district, which ...