Tuku Township Agricultural Association Octagonal Warehouse Introduction
The Tuku Township Farmers' Association's "Octagonal Seed Storage," commonly known as the "Octagonal Warehouse," was completed on November 30, 1961. This octagonal-shaped structure made of cement bricks stands in the central area of Yunlin County, formerly known as "Tuku," which is known for its agricultural wealth. Currently, there are only a few octagonal warehouses left in Taiwan, with three known to remain in Yunlin, of which only the one in Tuku Township is in active use, while the others are mostly idle. It has significant cultural and historical value related to the industry. The eight sides of the octagonal warehouse are equipped with louvered windows, and the bottom of the walls has ventilation holes. Stairs are located on both sides of the entrance leading to a mezzanine to facilitate the transportation of seeds into the warehouse. The main door faces south, with high ventilated windows on the upper part and ventilation holes at the bottom of the walls. The interior seed storage walls are first lined with sugarcane boards and then covered with iron sheets, all aimed at achieving ventilation, dryness, insulation, and moisture resistance for the proper preservation of agricultural seeds. The characteristics of octagonal architecture include good seismic resistance, excellent ventilation and lighting, and a circulation path that is the shortest and fastest. The structure is solid and durable, resembling a circular shape.
