Sanhe Tile Kiln

The Sanhe Tile Kiln (Chinese: 三和瓦窯; pinyin: Zhōngdōu Tángróng Zhuānyáochǎng) is a former tile manufacturing factory in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1][2][3]

Sanhe Tile Kiln
三和瓦窯
Built1918
LocationDashu, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°39′47.9″N 120°25′37.0″E
ProductsBrick
BuildingsFormer kiln

History

The original building of the factory was established in 1918. The building used to be the Shunanhao Tile Kiln. It has even since undergone name changing twice, such as Yuan Shun-an Tile Kiln.[4][5] In 2001, parts of the building was registered as historical site by the government.

Architecture

The building is made of straw-mixed bricks, red bricks and roof tiles fired in the kiln.

Exhibition

The former factory gives explanation on brick history, traditional brick production, ancient kiln style, brick community and creative development of bricks and tiles.[6]

Transportation

The former factory is accessible within walking distance north of Jiuqutang Station of Taiwan Railways.

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See also

References
  1. "Tourism Bureau, M.O.T.C. Republic of China 【news】".
  2. "Exhibition of Classic Creamics Brands in Taiwan".
  3. http://alife-robotics.co.jp/members2016/icarob/data/papers/OS/OS4-4.pdf
  4. "San Her Tile Brick Yard".
  5. "Cultural Heritage Kaohsiung > Cultural heritage > Historic Buildings".
  6. "Popular Baked Bricks of San-He Tile kiln in Kaohsiung". PlayPlanet.
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