Minxiong Branch of Central Broadcasting Station Japanese-Style Dormitory Area Introduction
The Japanese Dormitory Complex of the Central Broadcasting Station, Minxiong Branch, was roughly established in Showa 15 (1940), during the founding phase of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station. The broadcasting station is a term for radio stations during the Japanese rule period in Taiwan.
The significance and representativeness of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station in the development of Taiwan's broadcasting industry have deepened the historical value of the Japanese Dormitory Complex of the Central Broadcasting Station, Minxiong Branch. According to the "Standards for the Construction of Government Official Residences" issued in Taisho 11 (1922), the current dormitory area preserved by the Minxiong Branch can be classified into four types of official residences: high-ranking official residences, Class A two-unit residences for appointed officials, Class B two-unit residences for appointed officials, and Class C two-unit residences for appointed officials. The preservation of clustered settlements is more meaningful and challenging compared to single buildings, as they retain the environment and atmosphere of that time. This unique environment and atmosphere, combined with the Central Broadcasting Station, Minxiong Branch, and the Japanese Guesthouse of the Central Broadcasting Station, form an important historical and cultural preservation area, showcasing the characteristics of industrial architecture during Taiwan's Japanese rule, which is indeed rare and unique.
The historical space related to the Japanese Dormitory Complex of the Central Broadcasting Station, Minxiong Branch, is still well preserved and, due to its historical value, was announced and registered as a historical building of Chiayi County by the Chiayi County Government on July 6, 2000.
