The University of Hong Kong was founded in 1911, making it the oldest university in the city. Its first structure was the ‘Main Building,’ which was completed in 1912. The building has been renovated and extended since then, most notably in the 1950s, with the addition of several courtyards. In 1984, the building was officially declared a monument by the HK Government. It is most recognizable from its English-rooted Edwardian Baroque architectural style, and of course, its prominent clock tower. Despite the building’s age and historical significance, it still functions as a regular academic building, hosting classes within its many lecture halls each weekday.
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- The front of the Main Building, including one of its infamous palm trees and part of the clocktower (Source:_Dylan_Butts)
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- Walking towards the side of the main entrance (Source:_Dylan_Butts)
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- Climbing up the main entrance staircase, next to the bust of Sir Hormusjee N. Mody, whom originally gifted the building to the University (Source:_Dylan_Butts)
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- Searching through the Linguistic Department’s corridor, next to one of the building’s four courtyards (Source:_Dylan_Butts)
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- Opening the antique wooden door to Lecture Room MB151 (Source:_Dylan_Butts)
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- Getting ready for class inside the lecture room (Source:_Dylan_Butts)