MInxiong Branch of Central Broadcasting Station Japanese Dormitory Area Introduction
The Japanese-style dormitory complex of the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch was roughly established in Showa 15 (1940), during the period when the Minxiong Broadcasting Station was founded. The broadcasting station was referred to as a radio station during the Japanese rule period. The significance and representativeness of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station in the development of Taiwan's broadcasting industry have enhanced the historical value of the Japanese-style dormitory complex of the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch. According to the "Taiwan Governor-General's Official Residence Architectural Standards" promulgated in Taisho 11 (1922), the dormitory area currently 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 a clustered settlement is more meaningful and challenging than that of single buildings, as it retains the environment and atmosphere of the time. This unique environment and ambiance, combined with the surroundings of the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch and the Japanese guesthouse, form an important historical and cultural preservation area, showcasing the distinct characteristics of industrial architecture during Taiwan's Japanese colonial period, making it rare and unique. The historical space related to the Japanese-style dormitory complex of the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch is well-preserved and was officially registered as a historical building of Chiayi County by the Chiayi County Government on July 6, 2000.
