Chen Jing-lan Western House
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.
Architecture
The house building as a total area of 1,590 m over two floors.
See also
References
- ^ "Chen Jing-lan Western-style House". Classic Kinmen Travel. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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