Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration explained

Memorial Hall Founding of Yilan Administration
Native Name:	宜蘭設治記念館
Native Name Lang:	zh
Location:	Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan
Coordinates:	24.7553°N 121.7496°W
Completion Date:	1900
Inauguration Date:	13 December 1997
Destruction Date:	-->
Unit Count:	-->

The Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration (; colloquially, Founding Memorial Hall) is a memorial hall dedicated to the founding of Yilan County Government located in Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan.

History

The memorial hall building was originally built in 1900 where it used to be the official residence of magistrates. The building was later converted into a memorial hall and was inaugurated on 13 December 1997.^{[1] [2]}

Architecture

The total area of the memorial hall complex is 2,648 m² and with a building space of 245 m². It is a mix of Japanese wooden house and western classical building style.^[3]

Exhibitions

The memorial hall displays major historical events in Yilan County.^[4]

Transportation

The memorial hall is accessible within walking distance west of Yilan Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Her. Kelly. 1 December 2010. One Big Museum. Taiwan Today. 2 February 2021.
2. Web site: Lee. Daphne K.. 23 October 2019. Stroll Around Yilan for a Weekend Getaway From Taipei. The News Lens. 2 February 2021.
3. Web site: Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration. roundTAIWANround. 2 February 2021.
4. Web site: 13 The Museum of Yilan Government History - I-LAN MUSEUM ASSOCIATION.