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