1913 Antique Office of Alishan House-Local Cultural Building
The 1913 Antique Office of Alishan House-Local Cultural Building (Chinese: 1913阿里山舊事所地方文化館; pinyin: 1913 Ālǐshān Jiùshì Suǒ Dìfāng Wénhuàguǎn) is a museum in Alishan National Scenic Area, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
1913阿里山舊事所地方文化館 | |
| Established | 15 August 2018 |
|---|---|
| Location | Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan |
| Type | Museum |
History
The site where the museum stands today used to be a club for the forestry agency employees during the Japanese rule of Taiwan which was constructed in 1913 in a three building complex. A fire engulfed the two buildings, which left only one building until today. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China, the building was used as a guest house. On 15 August 2018, the building was reopened as a museum named 1913 Antique Office of Alishan House-Local Cultural Building.[1]
Architecture
Located at an elevation of 2,200 meters above sea level, the museum is the highest museum in Taiwan.[2] It is part of Alishan House, a historic hotel in the area.[1] The building was designed with Taiwan Cypress design.[3]
Exhibitions
The museum exhibits the history, culture, education and arts of Alishan.[1]
See also
References
- Chiang, Chun-liang; Yen, William (15 August 2018). "Taiwan's highest museum opens on Alishan". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- Salmonsen, Renée (16 August 2018). "Highest cultural landmark in Taiwan opens on Alishan". Taiwan News. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- Pepita (28 May 2018). "New Milestone for the Decade-old Alishan House – Taiwan's Highest Altitude Cultural Museum". WPR2 News. Retrieved 15 August 2018.