I'm johnpoontf, deeply rooted in the vibrant neighborhood of Tai Kok Tsui as I create a series for this district. Reaching my 300 caches, I am excited to announce the launch of not one, but three new series - each unfolding in the bustling districts of Sham Shui Po, Mong Kok, and Yau Ma Tei! As we venture from the historical markets of Sham Shui Po, through the neon-lit streets of Mong Kok, to the cultural crossroads of Yau Ma Tei, each cache will reveal the unique essence and stories of these districts. Our journey begins in Tai Kok Tsui, symbolizing the bridge between my first series and the new experiences that await.
In the spirit of community and shared adventure, each cache in these series will be revealed as its predecessor reaches ten logs. This approach aims to build a sense of anticipation and collective achievement, encouraging us all to engage actively and support each other's explorations.
Sham Shui Po Police Station, a Grade III historic building, was constructed in 1924 at the junction of Lai Chi Kok Road and Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. The three-storey building was built to replace an older station in the area, as the British had established a base in Sham Shui Po with military camps and police stations overlooking the western side of Victoria Harbour. Despite undergoing additions and alterations to accommodate the growing population and development of the district after World War II, the station continues to serve the community today, though its role has changed from being the main station for the entire district to a sub-station since 1967.