Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall

The Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall (Chinese: 陳中和紀念館; pinyin: Chén Zhōnghé Jìniànguǎn) is a memorial hall dedicated to Chen Jhong-he located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1]

Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall
陳中和紀念館
General information
TypeMemorial hall
LocationLingya, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°36′48.5″N 120°17′44.5″E
Completed1920
Technical details
Floor count2

History

In 1911, Chen Jhong-he used to be the richest man in Kaohsiung. He built a Western-style terrace which was completed in 1920 which then became the first private Western residence in the city. His descendants funded renovation to the building to commemorate him and then named the building as Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall which is now open to public.[2]

Architecture

The 2-story building was built in a European Renaissance style. However, the symmetrical layout of the main hall and patient's wards resembles traditional Taiwanese hospitals.

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance west from Sanduo Shopping District Station of Kaohsiung MRT.

See also

References
  1. "Famous Landmarks-Kaohsiung Travel Online". Khh.travel. 2012-09-25. Archived from the original on 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  2. Crook, Steven (15 November 2019). "Highways & Byways: Kaohsiung's changing waterfront". Taipei Times. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
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