A Taste of Hong Kong Lasallian Heritage

North Block (Old Building) and Chapel Block

Chapel Block & North Block	North Block	Chapel Block
North Block Old Building An epoch-making event in the history of St. Joseph's College occurred in March 1918 when an earthquake lasting 50 seconds struck the Colony. The old college building (situated at Robinson Road), especially the wings, was so badly damaged that it was determined by the Government to be unsafe. The brothers took possession of the former Club Germania in Kennedy Road on 3rd September 1918. Shortly afterwards the College was moved to the Club Germania which had become untenanted since the outbreak of the war. To complete the reorganization of the College, a larger school building was erected. The new building (North Block) was formally opened by the Governor Sir Stubbs, and was ready for occupation in September 1921. It is now known as the ‘Old Building’of St. Joseph’s College. Chapel Block On 24th October 1925, the chapel block, which housed the Old Hall, Chapel and Music Room, was officially opened. The Governor officiated at the opening. The hall, now known as the Old Hall, was dedidated to Li Shek Pang, an early alumnus and head of the prominent Li family in Hong Kong.