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Zu-Chiang Elementary school (2005 CyberFair Project ID 3975)
Taiwan,
Luzhou
Official Status:
Final Project: Ready for Judging
Teacher:
Category: 6. Historical Landmarks
We estimate 9 student(s) from 12 to 13 will work on this entry.
Description of Our Community: Lujou City is situated to the west bank of the downstream Tamshui River, with Taipei’s Shihlin District at the north east across the river, Wugu Township at its west, and Sanchung City adjacent to its southeast. The area forms a rhombus shape. The square measure of the city is 8321km square. It is only slightly larger than Yunghe City amongst the 29 townships in Taipei County. Lujhou used to be an alluvial sandbank. It is suitable for farming and residing because of its lowland terrain and the fertile ground. However, frequent flooding was hindering the progress of its development. Thanks to the government’s ratification of the “Sanchung/Yunghe City construction plan” in 1982, also the completion of both the primary flooding prevention plan of Taipei County, and the construction of flood-channelizing watercourses in Sanchung, the flood problem has been resolved. In addition to that, due to the advancing traffic system in Taipei, the population has increased greatly. Lujhou Township has been upgraded to Lujou City since 1997. The Lujou that had been troubled by frequent flooding has become the prosperous city at the foot of Guanyin Shan.
Project Description: The Lee Family Mansion of Lujou was originally the ancestral hall of the Lee Family, built in 1857. Later, following the changing social and economic trends, as well as to accommodate the flourishing population of the clan, it was decided in 1893 to begin major renovations on the same ground. After ten years of reconstruction, the overall architectural design of this ancient memorial of the Lee family that still stands today was completed. Thus, the Lee Family Mansion of Luzhou has been around for over a hundred years, and the collage of stories that grew out of this historical landmark and its past inhabitants are illustrious samples of the Taiwanese history. Furthermore, despite going through the transformations of contemporary society and the changes in family framework, the Lee house is one of the rare well-preserved plantation estates that typify the agricultural lifestyles of the past. To a citizen of modern suburbia, who has never experienced the traditional farming life, the building is indeed a classroom for true rural culture, and it is filled with profound historical value. Therefore, it is the wish of this group to start with fundamental awareness and then go further with meaningful inquiries, so as to facilitate public appreciation for the historical value of this landmark. In doing so, more people shall become supportive patrons of the Lee Family Mansion.