Jiaozhou Governor's Hall, German colonial administration building in Shinan District, Qingdao, China.
Jiaozhou Governor's Hall is a colonial-era administrative building in Qingdao with four stories and a semi-basement constructed from Mount Lao granite, brick, and wood. Today it houses offices of the municipal government and remains protected as an important structure.
Built between 1904 and 1906 by German architect Mahlke, it initially served as the colonial administration center. Japanese military forces later occupied it as their headquarters during two separate periods of occupation.
The building incorporates European Renaissance elements with a three-part composition, featuring 39 granite steps leading to the second-floor main entrance lobby.
The building stands in Shinan District and currently functions as government offices not open to the general public. You can view and photograph the exterior architecture and its detailed stone work from the surrounding area.
The facade displays European Renaissance styling with a carefully composed three-part design and a prominent granite staircase of 39 steps leading to the main entrance. The integration of natural stone and wood craftsmanship throughout reflects the meticulous construction methods of the period.
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