Ng Shing Gung Temple

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