Huashan 1914 Creative Park Introduction
Huashan 1914 Creative Park was originally the Taipei Distillery, established by the Japanese in 1914. It was initially a factory for producing sake and later became the Taipei Distillery, now recognized as a historical landmark in Taipei City. The name of the area where the Huashan Creative Park is located originated during the Qing Dynasty, when it was referred to as Sanbanqiao Zhuang Dazhuwei. In 1922, during the Japanese colonial period, the Governor-General of Taiwan abolished the old street names of Taipei and renamed it "Huashan Town." The name "Huashan" is derived from the first Governor-General of Taiwan during the Japanese rule, Governor Katsura Tarō. At that time, Huashan Town encompassed government units such as the Taipei City Hall (now the Executive Yuan), Huashan Freight Station, and the Taipei Distillery, as part of the urban planning and development of Taipei during the Japanese era. During the Kuomintang government period, "Huashan" was adopted and has been used ever since. Since 1999, Huashan Creative Park has become a venue for artistic exhibitions, music performances, and cultural activities for the arts community, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Additionally, the park features several restaurants, shops, and galleries, and has hosted numerous cultural events. The old buildings have been renovated and equipped with installation art, attracting visitors for sightseeing and photography, while the large grass area at the back of the park provides space for picnics and leisure activities.
