The Sanyi folk took responsibility for this important public works project because they were the leading figures both down on the docks and in the business community. Pious worshippers were not the only visitors; local residents, the elderly, hometown associations, and guilds of all types used the temple as a meeting hall or just a place to relax and chat.
由於三邑人是當時艋舺碼頭、財富的主導者，因此蓋了這棟地方上最大的公共建築物。除了進香客以外，艋舺的居民、老人、同鄉會、各行業的同業公會…… 等也在這裡集會議事、休閒清談。