Taipei North Gate Post Office_ Taipei 901 Branch Introduction
The Taipei Post Office, a subsidiary of Chunghwa Post, has its origins in the "Post Office General" established by Liu Ming-chuan. During the Japanese colonial period, with the establishment of the railway network, the significance of train stations grew, and the post office, closely linked to them, was moved to its current location. Initially a wooden structure, it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1929 as a reinforced concrete building. After the end of Japanese rule, due to the expansion of postal services and organizational changes, it was transformed into the state-owned "Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. Taipei Post Office" on January 1, 2003; it was renamed "Taiwan Post Co., Ltd. Taipei Post Office" on February 9, 2007. The Taipei Post Office is a large four-story building with simple decoration and clean lines. The entrance porch is prominent and arched, while the facade features four sets of double circular classical columns and pediments. The exterior employs double columns to partition the window bays, with a three-section front consisting of two large and one small windows. The interior hall is two stories high, designed in a simplified manner, with classical carvings on the columns and ceiling demonstrating intricate elegance. Due to its proximity to the North Gate, it is also known as the North Gate Post Office, and its operation hours are extended, with many people coming and going to send packages even late into the night. Source: Postal Museum website.
