Penghu Reclamation Hall, Former governor residence museum in Magong, Taiwan.
Penghu Reclamation Hall is a historical building in Magong with Japanese architectural style and European influences from the 1930s. The structure features octagonal windows, traditional sliding doors, and walls made from locally quarried cat river stone.
The building was erected in 1935 as the official residence of the governor during Japanese rule and later served county magistrates as an office. It was converted to a museum in 1992 to preserve the region's history.
The museum displays exhibitions about Penghu exploration, settlement patterns, and local literature that reflect the region's cultural life. Visitors walk through dedicated galleries to discover the stories of people who shaped these islands.
The site is located on Zhiping Road in Magong and includes exhibition halls along with garden areas featuring century-old banyan trees. Visitors should allow time to explore both the indoor spaces and the outdoor grounds.
The building uses cat river stones quarried locally, a material found only on Penghu that gives the structure its distinctive appearance. This choice of material connects the architecture directly to the islands' natural resources.
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