Outside view of the rebuilt temple 11/25/05
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Here I am in front of the temple.
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Plaque outside of the temple.
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Detail of plaque outside of temple.
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Close-up of temple balcony from below.
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Close-up of temple doors.
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As soon as you get inside, there is this wall welcoming you to the temple.
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The Temple as Hostel and Town Hall
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Picture of the temple taken in 1940 before it was demolished in 1949.
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Part of the timeline on the wall on the first floor.
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Another piece of the timeline.
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Timeline - hopes to rebuild the temple.
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Timeline - 1970's artifacts of the temple rediscovered, what to do with them?
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Timeline - 1991 temple rebuild open to the public.
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Chinese Dragon used in festivals with dancers and acrobats.
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Information about the Chinese good luck lion.
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Part of the temple facade - perhaps a place for gods to sit or incense burning?
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Community Posting Board
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Plaque - School Days in Heinlenville
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1920s Chinese School Photograph, taken in front of the Ng Shing Gun
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Modern day view from the back corner of level 1, looking toward the entrance.
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Modern day view from the back corner of level 1, looking away from the staircase.
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Picture of level 1 of the temple when it was in used, date unknown.
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Picture of level 2 of the temple when it was in used, date unknown.
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Modern day view of level 2 of the temple.
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Plaque describing the altar and the Gods.
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Rest of plaque describing the altar and the gods.
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Altar filled with incense and candles.
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Another view of the altar.
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Facade in front of the altar #1.
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Facade in front of the Altar #2.
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Facade in front of the altar #3.
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Facade in front of the altar #4.
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Facade in front of the altar #5.
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Facade in front of the altar #6.
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The five deities are located along the back, I could not get closer because they were roped off.
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Ornamental poles imported from China.
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Another view of level 2 of the temple.
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