Luzhou Li's Residence Historical Site - General Li You-Bang Memorial Hall Introduction
Luzhou Li Residence is grand in scale and intact in structure, covering an area of over 1,200 square meters. It showcases the refined grandeur of local gentry along with the sturdy and rustic characteristics of a traditional farmhouse, making it a typical large residence of a prosperous family. This historic house is the former residence of the famous Taiwanese anti-Japanese general Li Youbang, commonly referred to by locals as "Li Zu Cuo." This cultural asset has a history of over a hundred years (established in 1857 - 2012, totaling 155 years) and was built by the second generation descendant Li Qingshui. In the 29th year of the Guangxu era, the seven branches of the Li family jointly invested in its reconstruction, resulting in one of the most impressive and remarkable Siheyuan roofs still existing in Taiwan today, along with its current layout, configuration, and appearance after restoration. It has been designated as a third-tier historic site and was officially opened to the public as the "Li Family Residence - Memorial Hall of General Li Youbang" in 2006 (the 95th year of the Republic). After the First Sino-Japanese War, the Li family not only remained undiscouraged but also decided to expand their ancestral home, using architectural form to express the family's roots and Chinese culture. The construction of the ancient residence and the surrounding areas took nearly nine years, making it a landmark in Luzhou at that time. In addition to the antique architecture, the interior retains items such as the traditional eight-legged antique bed, dressing table, stone mill, and kitchen hearth, preserving a scene reminiscent of a hundred years ago, recording Taiwan's most vivid historical past.
