Reference codeSEK-8B-006Original reference numberJ.3-B-6Location codeE02/10TitleJewish Recreation Club: general 6Date1980-1982Start date1980End date1982Level 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.
