| Chen Jing-lan Western House | |
|---|---|
陳景蘭洋樓 | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | former house |
| Location | Jinhu, Kinmen Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°26′14.2″N 118°23′24.4″E / 24.437278°N 118.390111°E |
| Completed | 1917 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 1,590 m2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Chen Jing-lan |
The Chen Jing-lan Western House (traditional Chinese: 陳景蘭洋樓; simplified Chinese: 陈景兰洋楼; 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 2 "Chen Jing-lan Western-style House". Classic Kinmen Travel. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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