Heritage display.
Heritage was displayed by PMQ in different formats and methods. Firstly, the main blocks of the building components were kept and there were inscriptions near to the historical spots such as "Granite steps and rubble retaining wall of the Central School" and "Former Central Junior Police Call Clubhouse". Hence, it could help the tourist to familiarize themselves with the historical value of the building and we did see some of the tourists stop and read the information.
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There was as "Underground
Interpretation Area" which held the remaining foundation of Central
School. Hence, a mini-museum was built underground not only to protect the
glimpse but also to show the history of the building as a college. However, we
found that only a handful of visitors were there staying a few minutes.
Visitors could look at the glimpse from above because glass was used to cover a
part of the glimpse on the ground floor. However, there was no signage
indicating the present of the glimpse as well as the underground.
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There were two exhibition rooms on the
fifth floor which showed the history of Central School and married police
residence. There was a video showing the development of PMQ, exhibition board
and exhibits such as the furniture used before. Besides, models were displayed
inside and out of the room which were the model of the college and married
police quarters. The exhibitions did attract many passerby and they would spend
some time to finish the video or to read the exhibition board.
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Besides, some facilities remained their
original shape such as the cantilevered balcony located on the Former Central
Junior Police Call Clubhouse. Also, the postbox was also maintained on the
ground floor. Even though it was not used anymore, it was protected by covering
with glass and displayed as an exhibit. Also, most of the trees surrounding the
building were also maintained.
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Lastly, the heritage was included as part
of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Historical Trail. Hence, there were many boards located out
of PMQ showing the story with photos and words. The portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
was the icon of the trail. However, very few of the passerby stopped and took a
look at the board as we observed.
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