Western Market, which operated as a food market until 1988, was designated a historical monument in 1990. Photo: Felix Wong Western Market, which operated as a food market until 1988, was designated a historical monument in 1990. Photo: Felix Wong
Western Market, which operated as a food market until 1988, was designated a historical monument in 1990. Photo: Felix Wong
Property /  Hong Kong & China

Hong Kong's historical districts, buildings at risk as profit maximized

Redevelopment of Western Market in Sheung Wan reflects spoiling of HK's unique charm

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Yvonne Liu
Yvonne Liu

Updated: 3:11am, 17 Oct, 2013

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Western Market, which operated as a food market until 1988, was designated a historical monument in 1990. Photo: Felix Wong Western Market, which operated as a food market until 1988, was designated a historical monument in 1990. Photo: Felix Wong
Western Market, which operated as a food market until 1988, was designated a historical monument in 1990. Photo: Felix Wong
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