You May Think That Such A Modern Building, Such As The HSBC Main Building, Isn't Really A Landmark. Well, It Is... Sort Of. It Is A Important Aspect For People Today And Is One Of The Most Expensive Buildings In The World To Build (The Cost Up To HK$5.2 Billion).
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Two Lion Sculptures Made Out Of Bronze, Can Be Found In The Entrances Of The HSBC Offices Worldwide. The First Pair Of Lion Was Created In 1923 For The New HSBC. They Were Soon Nicknamed Stephen And Stitt After Two Senior Managers Of The Bank. Each Lion Weighs Close To One Ton With Eight Lucky Coins Buried In The Base.
During The Japanese Invasion Of Hong Kong In 1941, The Bank's Head Office Moved To London. During the period 1941-1943 The Chief Manager Vandelur Grayburn, And His Successor David C Edmondston, Both Died.
Arthur Morse was appointed Chief Manager in 1943 and led the bank after the war. The Head Office Moved Back To Hong Kong in 1946. During The Occupation Of The Japanese, The Bank's Head Office Building Was Occupied As The Headquarters Of The Hong Kong Japanese Military Government.
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