Taipei Prison Wall Ruins Introduction
The historical site "Taipei Prison Wall Ruins" is located on the side wall of the telecommunication bureau on Jinshan South Road in the Daan District. It was originally built in the 1910s during the Japanese rule, a time when anti-Japanese forces were constantly rising across Taiwan. The Japanese rulers established large-scale prisons in Taipei and Tainan, with Taipei Prison being a concrete witness to Taiwan's modern correctional history. Today, only a few high walls remain on the north and south sides, but they still evoke a somber and oppressive atmosphere. The layout of Taipei Prison is radial in shape, reflecting the prison trends of the 19th century in various countries. It is surrounded by high walls primarily made from stones sourced from the dismantled walls of Taipei City in the 1910s, mainly consisting of andesite and coral stones. These materials were originally transported from quarries near Dazhi and Neihu to construct Taipei City during the late Qing Dynasty and the Guangxu reign. The stones were first moved to the Keelung River, and then shipped via the Tamsui River to the river dock. Even today, it holds significant historical value as a cultural heritage site.
