Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall

The Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall (Chinese: 郭子儀紀念堂; pinyin: Guōziyí Jìniàn Táng) or Neihu Red House, formerly known as Neihu Guo Family Estate or Neihu Kuo Family Ancestral Home, is a historical building in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan.[1]

Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall
郭子儀紀念堂
General information
TypeFormer residence
Architectural styleWestern
LocationNeihu, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°4′46.5″N 121°35′11.7″E
Completed1917
Opened3 February 2012
CostNT$50 million (renovation)
Technical details
Floor count2
Floor area426.2 m2
Design and construction
ArchitectGuo Hua-xi

History

The building was originally built in 1917 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan by Guo Hua-xi, the borough chief of Neihu Village.[2] It was then became the home for first Neihu Village mayor Kuo Hua-jang (郭華讓) who took office in 1920. In 1999, the building was designated as a historical building by the Taipei City Government. In 2010, the building was renovated by the efforts made by World Guo's Clan Association President Kuo Shih-chi with a cost of NT$50 million. NT$30 million of the fund was donated by the association and another NT$10 million by the city government. It was then officially opened on 3 February 2012 to honor the Tang Dynasty General Guo Ziyi.[1]

Architecture

The building is a 2-story Western-style red brick structure which spreads over an area of 1,178 m2 in a form of T-shape. The wall is decorated with Baroque-style washed terrazzo, earthen sculptures, colored tiles from Japan. The floors were made of wood and supported by fir wood beams. The beams were painted and traditional Taiwanese censers and lanterns are hung. The balcony is of an arch-shaped. It also features a small shop.[1]

Exhibitions

The building exhibits various documents on Tang Dynasty poets, calligraphy and paintings.[1]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance northeast of Wende Station of Taipei Metro.[3]

Opening time

The building is opened everyday except Mondays free of charge.[1]

See also

References
  1. Lin, Ya-ti (10 April 2012). "Neihu's 'Red House' opens to pay homage to Guo clan ancestor". Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. Chun-hui, Liu (22 December 2015). "A Nostalgic Stroll Through Neihu Old and New From Xihu to Wende". Culture Express Taipei. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  3. "Neihu Red House (內湖紅樓)". Josh Ellis Photography. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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