Picture this a sturdy red brick building standing proudly atop a levelled hill. This is the original Tsuen Wan Police Station. It was built in 1910 completed in July 1911. The Tsuen Wan Police Station wasn’t just any police station. It was a symbol of British authority in this bustling corner of the New Territories.
The Tsuen Wan Police Station boasted a main block partly one and partly two stories high. A wing housed servants’ quarters. Red bricks and lime mortar formed its sturdy walls. Lime and cement rough-cast coated the exterior. A double pan and roll tile roof capped the structure.
Inside the Tsuen Wan Police Station lay a charge room and cells. An inspecting officer enjoyed a private bathroom. A European sergeant had two rooms a bathroom and a kitchen. Ten Indian and seven Chinese constables had quarters too. Kitchens ablution rooms and latrines served the staff. Verandahs shaded the southeast and northeast sides.
The Tsuen Wan Police Station wasn’t just a building. It was a community hub. A parade ground was created by levelling the hilltop. A path connected the station to the existing pathway. It occupied a prominent position. It was a symbol of order and security in a rapidly growing town.
The Tsuen Wan Police Station served its purpose for nearly 50 years. It stood witness to the changes that swept through Tsuen Wan. In 1959 a new station replaced it. Today only fragments of the old station remain. But the memories of the original Tsuen Wan Police Station live on. They remind us of a bygone era. They stand as a testament to the ever-changing face of Tsuen Wan. They are a significant part of Tsuen Wan’s history. The original Tsuen Wan Police Station remains a fascinating chapter. It is a chapter in the town’s story. The Tsuen Wan Police Station’s legacy continues to resonate today.