The Wanhua Lin Mansion () is a historic

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History

The construction of the mansion started in 1932 and completed in 1935. It used

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and

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in its construction process with

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supplied by Asano Cement and discarded

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. In 2013, the building was leased to cultural and creative activities under the Urban Regeneration Office and became the venue for toy exhibition. It was then undergone renovation and finally was opened to the public in April 2016. It was inaugurated by Taipei Mayor

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on 27 May 2016.

Architecture

The mansion is a 4-story building with

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shape. The exterior wall is a mix of

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and Japanese red bricks with several rectangular and arched windows. At the top most floor lies the prayer hall designed with Chinese, Japanese and western architectural styles.

Exhibitions

The ground floor of the building is a café. The third and fourth floors are the gallery about artifacts, documents, tools and photos from the Lin family.

Transportation

The mansion is accessible within walking distance west of

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of Taiwan Railways.

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