Prior to the advent of the British, a Chinese village called Wong Nai Chong Village (黃泥涌村) was present in Happy Valley since the
Qianlong period (1736-1795). In 1923, the colonial government began to rebuild Happy Valley and subsequently demolished the village. Because Hong Kong was under British rule and relatively safe, it became a major destination for refugees, both Chinese and foreigners, fleeing China in the first half of the 20th century. This was particularly notable during
World War II and the
Chinese Civil War, and as a result, the population of Hong Kong Island increased. Wan Chai, Happy Valley, Sheung Wan and Sai Wan became one of the early residential areas on Hong Kong Island. The Happy Valley (Broom Road) Bus Terminus is now called Happy Valley (Upper) Bus Terminus and the Happy Valley Bus Terminus is now called Happy Valley (Lower) Bus Terminus. The names were changed after Citybus took over "26+2" more franchised routes in September 1993 (branded as "Network 26").
Historic buildings In March 2009, the
Antiquities Advisory Board proposed to certify No. 5 and No. 7 Broom Road as Grade 3 historic buildings. The two semi-detached houses on the lots were built between 1939 and 1941. == References ==