Minxiong Branch of Central Radio Station Japanese-Style Dormitory Area Introduction
The Japanese Dormitory Complex of the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch was roughly established in Showa 15 (1940), during the founding phase of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station. The broadcasting station refers to terrestrial radio stations from the Japanese colonial period. The importance 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 at the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch. According to the "Taiwan Governor-General's Office Housing Standards" promulgated in Taisho 11 (1922), the current dormitory area preserved by the Minxiong Branch can be categorized into four types based on official housing standards: higher-ranking official residences, Type A two-unit residences for appointed officials, Type B two-unit residences for appointed officials, and Type C two-unit residences for appointed officials. The preservation of clustered settlements is more meaningful and challenging compared to individual buildings, as it retains the ambiance and environment of the time. This unique environment, combined with the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch overall setting and buildings like the Japanese Guesthouse, forms an important historical and cultural preservation area, showcasing the characteristics of industrial architecture from Taiwan's Japanese colonial period, which is rare and unique. The historical space related to the Japanese Dormitory Complex of the Central Broadcasting Station's Minxiong Branch remains well-preserved and has been officially registered as a historical building by the Chiayi County Government on July 6, 2000.
