Taihoku High School, Higher education institution in Gutian Township, Taiwan.
Description
Taihoku High School was a higher education institution built in central Taipei during the Japanese colonial period. The campus featured modern classrooms, laboratory spaces, and sports facilities spread across a large area near the city's heart.
History
The school was founded in 1922 under Japanese administration and served as one of Taiwan's leading educational institutions until 1945. Its establishment came during a period when Japan was expanding its infrastructure and educational institutions across the island.
Culture
The institution integrated Japanese educational methods with local practices, preparing students through a structured curriculum focused on academic excellence.
Practical
The former school complex is located in central Taipei and is accessible through several transportation routes. Visitors should allow time to explore the architecture and layout of the grounds, which have maintained their structure since the colonial period.
Did you know?
The school building combined Japanese colonial design elements with local construction techniques, which remain visible in its facade and interior layout today. This architectural blend reflects the cultural transition period that the island was experiencing at the time.
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