Built: 1923
Designated Status: Historic building in Taoyuan
Address: No. 21-3, Puji Rd., Daxi Dist., Taoyuan City
Background:
This was originally the Daxi Assembly Hall, built with funds raised by a foundation comprised of local gentry. Finished in 1923, it is actually two structures, one built of brick in the Western style and the other of wood in the Japanese style. The Western-style building was employed for official proceedings, assemblies, speeches, banquets, and ceremonies, while the Japanese-style building was used for dormitories, relaxation, and art and educational activities.
This is the only public assembly hall from the Japanese occupation period (1895-1945) left in Taoyuan today, and the park and surrounding structures are well preserved. It was registered as a “historic building” in 2004. With renovation completed in 2020, the building was reopened and dedicated to the theme of “wood furniture” as a space for displaying the design and craftsmanship of Daxi masters as well as creations of furniture needed in contemporary living.