Taichung Mayor's House Explained

Taichung Mayor's House
Native Name:台中市長公館
Native Name Lang:zh
Building Type:former official residence
Architectural Style:Japanese
Location:North, Taichung, Taiwan
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Completion Date:1929
Inauguration Date:2004
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The Taichung Mayor's House is a former residence of Taichung Mayor in North District, Taichung, Taiwan.[1]

History

The building was originally built in 1929 for Japanese optometrist Miyahara Takeo under the name Miyahara Residence. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China, the building became the property of Taichung City Government and housed the official residence of Taichung Mayor. In 2002, the residence was declared a historical building.[2] In 2004, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the city government converted into a public arts and cultural center for exhibitions and performances.

Architecture

The building is a Japanese-style mansion consists of two floors.[3]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taiwanease • Taichung Mayor's House. Taiwanease.
  2. Web site: 13 August 2021. Taichung Mayoral Residence. Travel Taichung. 6 January 2021.
  3. Web site: 文化部-地方文化館 . 19 February 2015 . 3 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222645/http://superspace.moc.gov.tw/en/local_culture_page.asp?rid=9 . dead .