Bethanie, Hong Kong
N 22° 15.708 E 114° 08.123
50Q E 204769 N 2464602
Bethanie was built by the Missions Etrangeres de Paris (French Mission) in 1875 and was used by them as a sanatorium for a century.
Waymark Code: WMAQYA
Location: Hong Kong
Date Posted: 02/15/2011
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Bethanie was built by the Missions Etrangeres de Paris (French Mission) in 1875 and was used by them as a sanatorium for a century. The building was sold in the 1970s and used by the University of Hong Kong from 1978 to 1997, at which time it was returned to the Government. In 2000, the Architectural Services Department commissioned a feasibility study to investigate the restoration and potential adaptive uses of Bethanie. In March 2003, the Legislative Council approved capital works funds for the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to restore Bethanie and two neighbouring Dairy Farm cowsheds as its associated campus. After two years of restoration, Bethanie was successfully restored and open to the public in 2006.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Bethanie, Hong Kong
Address:
Hong Kong,
Religious affiliation: The Missions Etrangeres de Paris
Date founded/constructed: 1875
Web Site: [Web Link]
Status of Use: Converted to Other Use
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