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會督府, 主教府 | |
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| General information | |
| Classification | Grade I historic building |
| Location | 1Lower Albert Road,Central,Hong Kong |
| Current tenants | Archbishop of Hong Kong |
| Completed | 1848 |
| Renovated | 1968 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 會督府，主教府 | ||||||||||||
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TheBishop's House, located at 1Lower Albert Road,Central, is theresidence andoffice of theArchbishop of Hong Kong.
It was originally designed as aschool for Chinese students and for many years housedSt Paul's College. The house's origins can be dated from 1843, when Vincent Stanton was appointed Colonial Chaplain of Hong Kong. The building was completed in 1848. When the newDiocese of Victoria was created, Stanton handed over the college property to the newly appointedBishop,George Smith.
The Bishop's House is an imposing building, both in design and proportions. The interior of the building was completely renovated and modernised in 1967–1968. It has been listed as aGrade I historic building.
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