Houshan Highway Museum Introduction
Established in 2011, the museum was set up by the Fourth District Maintenance Engineering Office of the Directorate General of Highways to document and preserve the construction history of the Houshan Road. Focusing on roads, bridges, and tunnels, it showcases photographs, artifacts, and models, witnessing the hardships of road and bridge construction since 1949 and honoring the spirit of predecessors who endured challenges and worked hard. The Fourth District Maintenance Engineering Office of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications was founded on October 1, 1949, and after decades of experience, it has created road miracles in Yilan and Hualien counties along the bumpy and rugged roads, filled with bittersweet memories. Looking back at the journey, the road pioneers contributed their "wisdom" and "hard work," taking on the historical responsibility and sacred mission to guide the Fourth District's continuous transformation and growth, embodying the spirit of wisdom and resilience, which serves as a model for us to learn from. To document and preserve the development of the Houshan Road and to commemorate the remarkable achievements of road construction accomplished through manual labor and simple tools, the invaluable assets of road construction can shine and glow while showcasing the essence of road culture. By promoting the hardworking spirit of "road workers" and passing down experiences, it aims to serve as a model and core benchmark for new colleagues. Therefore, related old relics are gathered to set up the "Houshan Road Museum" for organization and preservation.
