Houshan Highway Museum Introduction
Established in 2011, the Houshan Highway Museum was set up by the Maintenance Engineering Office of the Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, to document the construction history of the Houshan Highway. The museum focuses on roads, bridges, and tunnels, presenting them through photographs, artifacts, and models. It testifies to the arduous journey of building and repairing the Houshan Highway since 1949, honoring the spirit of past pioneers who worked hard and diligently while showcasing the essence of highway culture. The Maintenance Engineering Office of the Directorate General of Highways was established on October 1, 1949. Over the decades, it has created remarkable highways in Yilan and Hualien Counties, filled with various experiences. Looking back, the highway pioneers contributed with "wisdom" and "hard work," fulfilling their historical responsibilities and sacred missions, leading the office to continual transformation and growth. Their wisdom and determination serve as a model for us to learn from. To document the growth process of the Houshan Highway and to honor the efforts of the past pioneers who used hand tools and simple machinery to pioneer the road, completing their remarkable achievements in highway construction, it is essential to showcase these precious assets, illuminate the essence of highway culture, and promote the spirit of highway workers who endure hardships for future generations. Therefore, a collection of related old artifacts has been gathered to establish the "Houshan Highway Museum" for proper organization and preservation.
