Dadaocheng Gulding House Introduction
Located at No. 9, Lane 303, Guishui Street, the Gu Family Salt Warehouse was built in 1910 by Gu Xianrong, the father of Gu Zhenfu, the former chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council. Since the Gu family was engaged in the salt business at that time, this mansion has been referred to as the "Salt Warehouse". It faced the Tamsui River waterfront, originally built for business purposes so that boats could dock directly in front of the house. The Gu family moved out in 1961, and in 1963, the current site was established as Rongxing Kindergarten, which continues to operate today. This building is quite distinctive, designed in the late Western Renaissance style, featuring an arcade at the front, a pale yellow brick exterior, elegant arched windows, and decorated railings. The intricate emblems and relief decorations on the central gable reflect the trend of Western influence during that era, representing the homes of the wealthy. Inside, the finely crafted cypress wood ceilings and staircases are well-preserved, and there is still a mark from the Dahe Trading Company managed by Gu Xianrong on the wall. The Gu Family Salt Warehouse not only witnessed the prosperity of the Gu family but also became a page in Taipei's history.
