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Chung Shan Elementary School (2016 CyberFair Project ID 8093)
Taiwan, Changhua County
Official Status: Final Project: Ready for Judging
Teacher:
Category: 6. Historical Landmarks

We estimate 6 student(s) from 11 to 12 will work on this entry.

Description of Our Community: Chung Shan Elementary School is an establishment with 118 years of history behind it. Its north classroom building, having been in use for 76 years since its completion in 1938, is one wherein literally all students of Chung Shan have at some point had at least a class or two, and is for this reason a relic of a common past for all Chun Shan students and alumni alike. Among all of its features, the most renowned is its incorporation of a unique consecutive arch structure that can be seen in its hallways. The aesthetic elegance of this historically relevant building to this day continues to attract not only visitors, but also newlyweds looking for scenic locations for their wedding photography.

Project Description: The north classroom building was completed on the 20th of August, 1938 .It is bearing a somewhat dated structure and having been impacted to a greater or lesser extent by the 921 Earthquake(1999), was initially considered by school officials to be no longer safe to conduct classes in and, as such, slated to be demolished. However, owing to the fact that this building, renowned for its modernist designs and its arch hallways, is a hallmark of the architectural style of its time, and that it stands a as monument of the shared memories of so many students of Chung Shan, many expressed dissent against the decision to tear this building down.

After holding numerous public hearings, and thanks to the implementation of laws related to the maintenance of historical buildings at the time by the Council for Cultural Affairs, the school was able to successfully apply for the registration of this building as an official historical building of Changwha, and to receive funding thereby for the maintenance of this building.

We wish to learn more about the north classroom building via research into its history and architectural features, as well as conduct a comparison of these features with those of other classroom buildings built at around the same time to see if we can find any special connections between these buildings

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