Taichung Mayor's House

Coordinates: 24°08′55.4″N 120°41′12.5″E / 24.148722°N 120.686806°E / 24.148722; 120.686806

Taichung Mayor's House
台中市長公館
General information
Type Former official residence
Location North, Taichung, Taiwan
Completed 1929
Opening 2004

The Taichung Mayor's House (Chinese: 台中市長公館; pinyin: Táizhōng Shìzhǎng Gōngguǎn) 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 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.[2]

Transportation

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

See also

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References

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