Former Residence of Wang Zhen
The Former Residence of Wang Zhen or Wang Zhen's Former Residence (Chinese: 王震故居; pinyin: Wāng Zhèn Gùjū) was built in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It is located in Mazhan Village of Beisheng Town in Liuyang, Hunan, China.[1][2][3][4][5] The building was the birthplace and childhood home of Wang Zhen, who was one of the Eight Elders of the Communist Party of China.
| Former Residence of Wang Zhen | |
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王震故居 | |
 Frontal view of the Former Residence of Wang Zhen. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Traditional folk houses |
| Location | Beisheng, Liuyang, Hunan |
| Country | China |
| Coordinates | 28.248955°N 113.426024°E |
| Opened | 2007 |
| Renovated | 2007 |
| Owner | Government of Liuyang |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft) |
History
In 1908, Wang Zhen was born here.[1]
In 1940, the building was washed away by the flood.[1]
In 2007, the local government rebuilt it.[1]
In 2008, it was listed as a municipality protected historic site and patriotism education bases by the Changsha Municipal People's Government.[1]
Gallery
Wang Zhen's Former Residence
The gate.
The house.
References
- 王震故居
- "王震故居有群义务讲解员". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
- "【党旗飘飘】王震故里：昔日烈士乡今日富足地". Archived from the original on 2014-09-03. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
- 浏阳将隆重纪念王震诞辰百年
- 纪念王震将军诞辰100周年
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