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The church was subsequently rebuilt (fourth generation building) on the site of the third generation building. The Fellowship Hall and the manse were completed in 1949, the Sanctuary and its bell tower in 1955 and the Annex in 1970. The sanctuary was built in
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On 16 March 2014, members decided to demolish the church and redevelop its prime real-estate site. Demolition work started in 2017 and a residential building including a church at its base is to be built at the same location in collaboration with
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bridge intersects with Kennedy Road. Demolition work started in 2017 and a residential building including a church at its base is to be built at the same location.
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1890 foundation stone of the 3rd generation building, relaid on the 4th generation building in 1954.
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Before their demolition, the church building and its bell tower were listed as
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Union Church – Sanctuary & Bell Tower, No. 22A Kennedy Road
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Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound
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List of the 1,444 Historic Buildings with Assessment Results
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4th generation Union Church building interior featuring
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Union Church 2nd generation building at the corner of
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school. Internally, it featured transverse arches in
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The Church's religious service was ceased during the
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The Architectural Harmony of Union Church, Hong Kong
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Kennedy Road

Art Deco

Staunton Street
Peel Street

Peak Tram

Chinese
Hong Kong
Kennedy Road
Mid-Levels
Central
Admiralty
Peak Tram
James Legge
London Missionary Society
Hollywood Road
Staunton Street
Peel Street
Kennedy Road stop
Peak Tram
Japanese occupation of Hong Kong
World War II
Stanley Internment Camp
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps
Garden Road
minimalist

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