Former British Merchant Warehouse Explained

Former British Merchant Warehouse
Native Name:英商嘉士洋行倉庫
Native Name Lang:zh
Building Type:former warehouse
Location:Tamsui, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates:25.1657°N 121.4467°W
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The Former British Merchant Warehouse is a historical warehouse in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The area used to be a warehouse to store tea-related products by the British tea merchants. It was then later bought by Shell Oil Company and expanded into four large warehouse and oil tanks. After the bombing by United States in 1944, the warehouse burned for three days and was half destroyed. It was eventually retired as a backup storage since and donated by Shell.

To preserve the historical meaning of the building, the warehouse was repaired. After restoration and remodeling of the area, the Tamsui Cultural Park was established.[1]

Transportation

The area is accessible within walking distance south of Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ter. Dana. 12 December 2014. Art exhibition listings. Taipei Times. 18 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Tsai. Leon. Tamsui Cultural Park (Former British Merchant Warehouse). TravelKing. 18 October 2021.