Liu Yuan Church Introduction
Liu Yuan Church was built in the 4th year of the Taisho era (1915) by the Taiwan Presbyterian Church, based on the design provided by Reverend Campbell N. Moody. The construction was completed in October of the following year (1916). After the war, a new sanctuary was added to the south side of the old church, and in 1998, extensive renovations were conducted to include an underground parking lot, Sunday school classrooms, offices, and a pastor’s residence. The old church of Liu Yuan features a simple rectangular floor plan, typical of early Christian church architecture, known as the "Basilica" layout. It is cost-effective, well-lit, and provides excellent visibility. In 2002, the city government recognized it as the earliest established Presbyterian church architectural masterpiece in central Taiwan, marking the century-long development of the church in the region. It also serves as a great example of historical building preservation and reuse in Taiwan. The buildings on the right and rear sides of the preservation area were constructed in the 1970s and 2000s, respectively, and the entire area witnesses the three phases of the church's century-long developmental history, which has been officially registered as a historical building. The above text is reproduced from the Cultural Heritage Office of Taichung City.
