Former Central Government Offices

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Justice Place
中區政府合署
Central Government Offices 201108.jpg
Central Government Offices Building, view from the Peak
Former Central Government Offices
Former namesFormer Central Government Offices
Government Headquarters
General information
Architectural style International
Location Central
Country Hong Kong
Current tenants Department of Justice
Completed1957;66 years ago (1957)
Opened9 January 1957;66 years ago (1957-01-09)
Owner Hong Kong Government

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References

Central Government Offices
Traditional Chinese 中區政府合署
Simplified Chinese 中区政府合署
Preceded by
Old Central Government Offices - Main Wing (until 1954)
Home of the
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

1957 1985
Succeeded by

22°16′45″N114°09′32″E / 22.279076°N 114.158911°E / 22.279076; 114.158911