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Library, Guest House, Science Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

I strolled up to the library, a veritable treasure trove of knowledge. Everyone there is engrossed and quiet, making the best use of time. Students…

Middle School, Renovated, 1944, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Old Middle School, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Around 2,000 took the entrance examinations but when term started, we admitted only 300 students, some from the University of Hong Kong.

Agriculture College, 1944, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The relocated College of Agriculture was at Pingshek, north of Taitsuen.

Dining Room, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Mr Szto Wai wrote on the back of this sketch, 'This is the archetype of all the buildings'.

Blackstone Lodge, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The original 1914 Blackstone Lodge was built for Dean Chung Wing-kwong (Dr). Mr Szto Wai sketched this painting from memory, highlighting its…

Graybill Hall [Lingtaitsuen], Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The new buildings on the Taitsuen campus were named after buildings on the Canton campus and constructed to reflect the architectural features of the…

Tags: 曲江

[Untitled], Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Jackson Lodge was built in 1912, first as the president's abode. It later became the school for the children of expatriate teachers. In addition to…

Tags: Jackson Lodge, 積臣屋

[Untitled], Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The place where the Willard Straight Memorial Science Building was situated, was once farmland. There is not a soul in this painting, only an ox…

Tags: Willard Straight Memorial Science Building, 史達理堂科學館

Grant Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The Grant Hall is similar in design to other buildings on campus but the unique clock tower is particularly appealing. The clock would remind students…