Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration, Administrative memorial hall in Yilan City, Taiwan.
The Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration is an administrative building that blends Japanese wooden construction with Western classical design elements. The structure combines traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and materials with Western architectural forms in a single, compact space.
The building was constructed in 1900 as a residence for local magistrates and initially served as an administrative center. A century later it was converted into a memorial space and opened to the public in 1997 to document the region's governance history.
The building reveals how local government evolved through its exhibits and spatial arrangement, which visitors can experience while exploring the rooms. The displays show the administrative milestones that shaped Yilan's development and the decisions made by officials over the years.
The building sits west of Yilan Station and is easily reached on foot from the city center. Visitors can explore both the interior galleries and the outdoor garden area, so comfortable footwear helps when spending time looking around the grounds.
An ancient camphor tree grows in the garden, planted around the time the building was first constructed. This living piece of the site's history often goes unnoticed by visitors moving through the main halls.
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