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The house was built in 1913–14 [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|during Japanese rule]] by Tan Tiau-chun (陳朝駿), a [[Dadaocheng|Daitōtei]] tea merchant.<ref name="discover">[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002090&id=3408 Taipei Story House],[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ Discover Taiwan].</ref><ref>[http://www.taipeitravel.net/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&SNo=04000552 Taipei Story House], [http://www.taipeitravel.net/ Taipei Travel].</ref> It was originally a guest house for rich merchants, and other important local people. |
The house was built in 1913–14 [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|during Japanese rule]] by Tan Tiau-chun (陳朝駿), a [[Dadaocheng|Daitōtei]] tea merchant.<ref name="discover">[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002090&id=3408 Taipei Story House],[http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ Discover Taiwan].</ref><ref>[http://www.taipeitravel.net/user/Article.aspx?Lang=2&SNo=04000552 Taipei Story House], [http://www.taipeitravel.net/ Taipei Travel].</ref> It was originally a guest house for rich merchants, and other important local people.{{Cn}} |
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The ground floor was built using brick and the upper floors of wood with English [[Tudor architecture|Tudor-style]] beams.<ref name="discover" /> The staircase is constructed to look like a [[pagoda]]. The entrance [[portico]] is in the [[Classical architecture|classical style]] with [[Ionic column]]s. |
The ground floor was built using brick and the upper floors of wood with English [[Tudor architecture|Tudor-style]] beams.<ref name="discover" /> The staircase is constructed to look like a [[pagoda]]. The entrance [[portico]] is in the [[Classical architecture|classical style]] with [[Ionic column]]s.{{Cn}} |
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The Story House museum now has exhibits related to [[tea]] and [[local history]]. It is located immediately adjacent to the [[Taipei Fine Arts Museum]] and close to [[Yuanshan Station]]. |
The Story House museum now has exhibits related to [[tea]] and [[local history]]. It is located immediately adjacent to the [[Taipei Fine Arts Museum]] and close to [[Yuanshan Station]].{{Cn}} |
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台北故事館 / 圓山別莊 | |
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| Established | 1913-1914 |
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| Location | Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°04′24″N 121°31′28″E / 25.07333°N 121.52444°E |
| Type | Museum |
| Curator | Chen Guo-ci (陳國慈) |
| Public transit access | Yuanshan Station |
| Website | www.storyhouse.com.tw |
The Taipei Story House (Chinese: 台北故事館; pinyin: Táiběi Gùshì Guǎn), formerly known as the Yuanshan Mansion (Chinese: 圓山別莊; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Îⁿ-soaⁿ Pia̍t-chong), is a historic house in the Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is now open as a museum in Taipei Expo Park.
Overview
The house was built in 1913–14 during Japanese rule by Tan Tiau-chun (陳朝駿), a Daitōtei tea merchant.[1][2] It was originally a guest house for rich merchants, and other important local people.[citation needed]
The ground floor was built using brick and the upper floors of wood with English Tudor-style beams.[1] The staircase is constructed to look like a pagoda. The entrance portico is in the classical style with Ionic columns.[citation needed]
The Story House museum now has exhibits related to tea and local history. It is located immediately adjacent to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and close to Yuanshan Station.[citation needed]
Transportation
The building is within walking distance North East from Yuanshan Station of the Taipei Metro.
See also
References
External links
- Taipei Story House website (in Chinese)
- Taipei Story House (in English)
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