Chen Jing-lan Western House
The Chen Jing-lan Western House (Chinese: 陳景蘭洋樓; pinyin: Chénjǐnglán Yáng Lóu) is a former house in Jinhu Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. It is the largest Western-style house in Kinmen.
| Chen Jing-lan Western House | |
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陳景蘭洋樓 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Former house |
| Location | Jinhu, Kinmen Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°26′14.2″N 118°23′24.4″E |
| Completed | 1917 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 1,590 m2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Chen Jing-lan |
History
The house was originally built in 1917 by Chen Jing-lan, a local businessperson who built up his success in Singapore. A small section of the building was dedicated for his house. During World War II, the house was used as a military hospital. Eventually, the house was renovated and opened to public for exhibition.[1]
Architecture
The house building as a total area of 1,590 m2 over two floors.[1]
References
- "Chen Jing-lan Western-style House". Classic Kinmen Travel. 29 May 2018. Archived from the original on 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
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