Pastor's House and Maid's House Introduction
The pastor's residence was built in 1906, featuring distinctive red brick archways that look even more beautiful against the backdrop of green trees. The garden is lush with grass in spring and summer, and cherry blossom trees are also planted. In winter, it offers a different scene, making it a perfect spot for viewing the sunset over Tamsui. The architectural features include a red brick exterior, a sloped roof, corridors, and high stairs. It is commonly known as the "Pastor's Residence" because two pastors once lived there. Alongside the Pastor's Residence stands the Maiden House, both being corridor-style western buildings with red brick exteriors, sloped roofs, corridors, and high steps, exuding a nostalgic charm. They are located opposite the main gate of Tsing Hua University and are part of the university, open only during class hours. As it is not a public tourist attraction, visitors are encouraged to maintain silence and proper etiquette while appreciating the century-old splendor of these two red brick western buildings. The Maiden House was named after the first residents, Miss Gao and Miss Jin, and was constructed by Pastor William Wu on the west side of the Spanish-style Mackay residence, with his own design and supervision, employing the renowned carpenter Huang Ashu. Materials used include bricks from Xiamen and fir from Fujian.
