Yangmingshan American Military Housing
Encyclopedia
The Yangmingshan American Military Housing is a historical site located in Yangmingshan
, Taipei
, Taiwan
. It is located on a 13.88 hectare plot of land near the Chinese Culture University
in Shanzihou(山仔后) with around 150 old American buildings in various states of preservation.
began stationing large numbers of troops on Taiwan
in order to provide training, support, and economic aid to the Republic of China
. In order to provide housing for the American military officers based in Taiwan, the United States built residences for them. The largest remaining intact group of residences is located in Yangmingshan.
When the United States severed official diplomatic relations with the Republic of China
in 1978, the houses were abandoned. However, the Bank of Taiwan
began renting out the houses to locals, including such noted people as Lin Yang-kang
and Stan Lai
.
The former Armed Forces Network Taiwan (now called ICRT
) was also located in the area until the year 2000, when it relocated to Taipei City.
Yangmingshan
One of the eight national parks in Taiwan, the Yangmingshan National Park is located between Taipei City and New Taipei City, Taiwan. The districts that house parts of the park grounds include Taipei's Beitou and Shilin Districts; and New Taipei's Wanli, Jinshan, and Sanzhi Districts. During the...
, Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. It is located on a 13.88 hectare plot of land near the Chinese Culture University
Chinese Culture University
Chinese Culture University is a private, Taiwanese university located on Yang Ming Mountain in the Shilin District of Taipei, Taiwan. CCU was established in 1962 and is one of the largest universities in Taiwan with an enrollment of about 32,000 students...
in Shanzihou(山仔后) with around 150 old American buildings in various states of preservation.
History
In 1950, the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
began stationing large numbers of troops on Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
in order to provide training, support, and economic aid to the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
. In order to provide housing for the American military officers based in Taiwan, the United States built residences for them. The largest remaining intact group of residences is located in Yangmingshan.
When the United States severed official diplomatic relations with the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
in 1978, the houses were abandoned. However, the Bank of Taiwan
Bank of Taiwan
The Bank of Taiwan is a bank headquartered in Taipei, Republic of China . It is administered and owned by the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China.-History:...
began renting out the houses to locals, including such noted people as Lin Yang-kang
Lin Yang-kang
Lin Yang-kang is a politician in the Republic of China .-Biography:Born in Nantou County, Taiwan, Lin graduated from National Taiwan University with a bachelor of science degree...
and Stan Lai
Stan Lai
Stan Lai or Lai Sheng-chuan is a highly influential award-winning US born Taiwan based playwright and theater director, also known for his award-winning feature films, known for Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land...
.
The former Armed Forces Network Taiwan (now called ICRT
International Community Radio Taipei
International Community Radio Taipei is Taiwan's only English-language radio station. Prior to 1979, the station served the U.S. military community in Taiwan as the United States Armed Forces Network Radio Taiwan...
) was also located in the area until the year 2000, when it relocated to Taipei City.
See also
- Tianmu, Shilin District
- Taipei American School
- Republic of China – United States relations