Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall


The Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall or Neihu Red House, formerly known as Neihu Guo Family Estate or Neihu Kuo Family Ancestral Home, is a historical building in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The building was originally built in 1917 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan by Guo Hua-xi, the borough chief of Neihu Village. It was then became the home for first Neihu Village mayor Kuo Hua-jang who took office in 1920. In 1999, the building was designated as a historical building by the Taipei City Government. In 2010, the building was renovated by the efforts made by World Guo's Clan Association President Kuo Shih-chi with a cost of NT$50 million. NT$30 million of the fund was donated by the association and another NT$10 million by the city government. It was then officially opened on 3 February 2012 to honor the Tang Dynasty General Guo Ziyi.

Architecture

The building is a 2-story Western-style red brick structure which spreads over an area of 1,178 m2 in a form of T-shape. The wall is decorated with Baroque-style washed terrazzo, earthen sculptures, colored tiles from Japan. The floors were made of wood and supported by fir wood beams. The beams were painted and traditional Taiwanese censers and lanterns are hung. The balcony is of an arch-shaped. It also features a small shop.

Exhibitions

The building exhibits various documents on Tang Dynasty poets, calligraphy and paintings.

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance northeast of Wende Station of Taipei Metro.

Opening time

The building is opened everyday except Mondays free of charge.