Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall

Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall
陳中和紀念館
General information
Type	memorial hall
Location	Lingya, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates	22°36′48.5″N 120°17′44.5″E
Completed	1920
Technical details
Floor count	2

The Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 陳中和紀念館; simplified Chinese: 陈中和纪念馆; pinyin: Chén Zhōnghé Jìniànguǎn) is a memorial hall dedicated to Chen Jhong-he located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

History

In 1911, Chen Jhong-he used to be the richest man in Kaohsiung. He built a Western-style terrace which was completed in 1920 which then became the first private Western residence in the city. His descendants funded renovation to the building to commemorate him and then named the building as Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall which is now open to public.[1]

Architecture

The 2-story building was built in a European Renaissance style. However, the symmetrical layout of the main hall and patient's wards resembles traditional Taiwanese hospitals.[2]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance west from Sanduo Shopping District Station of Kaohsiung MRT.

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
• Tomb of Chen Jhong-he

References

1. Crook, Steven (15 November 2019). "Highways & Byways: Kaohsiung's changing waterfront". Taipei Times. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
2. "Chen Jhong-He Memorial Hall". Kaohsiung Travel Online. 28 May 2014. Archived from the original on 27 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.