title: Taichung Mayor's House
text: # Taichung Mayor's House
  
  The Taichung Mayor's House (traditional Chinese: 台中市長公館; simplified Chinese: 台中市长公馆; pinyin: Táizhōng Shìzhǎng Gōngguǎn) is a former residence of Taichung Mayor in North District, Taichung, Taiwan.
  
  ## History
  
  The building was originally built in 1929 for Japanese optometrist Miyahara Takeo under the name Miyahara Residence. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China, the building became the property of Taichung City Government and housed the official residence of Taichung Mayor. In 2002, the residence was declared a historical building. In 2004, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the city government converted into a public arts and cultural center for exhibitions and performances.
  
  ## Architecture
  
  The building is a Japanese-style mansion consists of two floors.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  The building is accessible within walking distance north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.
  
  