Reference codeSEK-8B-004Original reference numberJ.3-B-4Location codeE02/09TitleJewish Recreation Club: general 4Date1957-1970Start date1957End date1970Level of descriptionFileExtent & mediumfoldersLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedOther notesThe Jewish Recreation Club (JRC) was established as an association in 1905 and expanded by Elly Kadoorie in 1909. The JRC building survived the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong until two weeks prior to the termination of hostilities, when the club was destroyed by Japanese forces. The club was rebuilt by the Hong Kong Jewish Community and funded in part by the Kadoorie Family. Horace Kadoorie was elected JRC President in 1950.
