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Chen Jing-lan Western House

Coordinates: 24°26′14.2″N 118°23′24.4″E / 24.437278°N 118.390111°E / 24.437278; 118.390111
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Chen Jing-lan Western House
陳景蘭洋樓
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General information
TypeFormer house
LocationJinhu, Kinmen Taiwan
Coordinates24°26′14.2″N 118°23′24.4″E / 24.437278°N 118.390111°E / 24.437278; 118.390111
Completed1917
Technical details
Floor count2
Floor area1,590 m2
Design and construction
DeveloperChen Jing-lan

The Chen Jing-lan Western House (Chinese: 陳景蘭洋樓; pinyin: Chénjǐnglán Yáng Lóu) is a former house in Jinhu Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. It is the largest Western-style house in Kinmen.

History

The house was originally built in 1917 by Chen Jing-lan, a local businessperson who built up his success in Singapore. A small section of the building was dedicated for his house. During World War II, the house was used as a military hospital. Eventually, the house was renovated and opened to public for exhibition.[1]

Architecture

The house building as a total area of 1,590 m2 over two floors.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Chen Jing-lan Western-style House". Classic Kinmen Travel. 29 May 2018. Archived from the original on 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.