Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum

The Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum (Chinese: 林安泰古厝; pinyin: Línāntài Gǔcuò) is a museum in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.

Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum
林安泰古厝
EstablishedMay 2000
LocationZhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°04′18.3″N 121°31′49.3″E
TypeMuseum
Websitelinantai.taipei

History

By 1978, the building, originally located at No. 141, Siwei Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, had fallen into a state of disrepair.[1] It had failed to be registered as a historical site, putting it at risk of demolition for the Dunhua South Road expansion project.

However, after petitions from many scholars and experts, Taipei City managed to relocate the building, and rebuilt it at its current situation. The building was opened to the public as a museum in May 2000. In 2010, its courtyard underwent extension.[2]

Architecture

The building follows the southern Fujian style courtyard. Rocks that cover the front yard of the house are the rocks taken from what was mainland merchants used to stabilize their ships. There is a pond in front of the house used for defense purpose and also for drinking and fire extinguisher.[3]

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance east of Yuanshan Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

References
  1. "Josh Ellis Photography Travel Photography From Taiwan and Asia". Josh Ellis Photography. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  2. "Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum". linantai.taipei.
  3. "Historic Sites - Lin An-tai Historical House & Museum - Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government". www.travel.taipei.


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