Huashan 1914 Creative Park Introduction
Huashan 1914 Creative Park was originally the Taipei Brewery, established by the Japanese in 1914. It initially served as a sake production facility before becoming the Taipei Brewery, and it is now designated as a historical site by Taipei City. The name of the Huashan Creative Park's location comes from the Qing Dynasty, where it was originally called Dazhuwei in Sanbanqiao Township. In 1922, during the Japanese colonial period, the Taiwan Government-General abolished the old street township names in Taipei and renamed it "Huashan Town." The name "Huashan" was derived from the first Governor-General of Taiwan during the Japanese rule, Tōyama Mitsuyoshi. At that time, Huashan Town included government offices such as the Taipei City Office (now the Executive Yuan site), Huashan Freight Station, and the Taipei Brewery, which were part of the urban planning and development of Taipei City during the Japanese colonial period. During the period of the National Government, "Huashan" was adopted and has been used ever since. After 1999, Huashan Creative Park became a venue for the arts community, non-profit organizations, and individuals for cultural activities such as art exhibitions and music performances. Additionally, the park includes several restaurants, shops, and galleries, and it has hosted numerous cultural and artistic events. The old buildings have been renovated and installation art has been set up to attract visitors for sightseeing and photography; there is also a large grassy area behind the park for picnicking and recreational activities.
