Former Residence of Wang Zhen

The Former Residence of Wang Zhen or Wang Zhen's Former Residence (Chinese: 王震故居; pinyin: Wāng Zhèn Gùjū) was built in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It is located in Mazhan Village of Beisheng Town in Liuyang, Hunan, China.[1][2][3][4][5] The building was the birthplace and childhood home of Wang Zhen, who was one of the Eight Elders of the Communist Party of China.

Former Residence of Wang Zhen
王震故居
Frontal view of the Former Residence of Wang Zhen.
General information
TypeTraditional folk houses
LocationBeisheng, Liuyang, Hunan
CountryChina
Coordinates28.248955°N 113.426024°E / 28.248955; 113.426024
Opened2007
Renovated2007
OwnerGovernment of Liuyang
Technical details
Floor area5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft)

History

In 1908, Wang Zhen was born here.[1]

In 1940, the building was washed away by the flood.[1]

In 2007, the local government rebuilt it.[1]

In 2008, it was listed as a municipality protected historic site and patriotism education bases by the Changsha Municipal People's Government.[1]

Wang Zhen's Former Residence
The gate.
The house.
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References
  1. 王震故居
  2. "王震故居有群义务讲解员". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
  3. "【党旗飘飘】王震故里：昔日烈士乡今日富足地". Archived from the original on 2014-09-03. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
  4. 浏阳将隆重纪念王震诞辰百年
  5. 纪念王震将军诞辰100周年
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