Tuku Township Farmers' Association Octagonal Warehouse Introduction
The Tuku Township Farmers' Association "Octagonal Seed Warehouse," commonly known as the "Octagonal Warehouse," was completed on November 30, 1961. This octagonal concrete brick building stands in the agricultural-rich area formerly known as "Tuku" in central Yunlin County. Currently, there are only a few Octagonal Warehouses remaining in Taiwan, with three known to exist in Yunlin, of which only the one in Tuku Township is actively used; the others are mostly idle, possessing significant industrial cultural and historical value. Each of the eight sides of the Octagonal Warehouse features louvered windows, and ventilation holes are located at the bottom of the walls. Stairs on both sides of the entrance lead to a mezzanine for easy transport of seeds into the warehouse. The main entrance faces south, with high windows for ventilation above and ventilation holes at the base. Inside, the walls for seed storage are first lined with sugarcane boards and then covered with iron sheets, all to ensure ventilation, dryness, insulation, and moisture resistance for the proper preservation of agricultural seeds. The octagonal design is characterized by its excellent seismic resistance, good ventilation and lighting, and the shortest and fastest circulation route inside, resembling a circular structure that is solid and durable.
