Lin's Mansion

Lin's Mansion

Lin's residence is the former residence of Lin's family in Taiwan's Banqiao Island, commonly known as "Fu Nei". Its status in the hearts of the people of old Gulangyu is like that of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Mr. Lin Erjia, who built "Shuzhuang garden", used to be the owner here.

Construction background

There are three villas at No.13 to No.15 Lujiao Road, Gulangyu Island. One is called the building, which is the villa of the British captain before 1895. It is British style. It was bought by Lin Weiyuan when he lived on Gulangyu Island in 1895 and is now damaged. One is called the small building, which was built by Lin Weiyuan after he lived on Gulangyu Island. It is Spanish style and is now damaged. One is called the octagonal building, which was originally a part of the small building. In 1915, Lin Erjia's son Gangyi was in his room When doing chemical experiments inside, it will cause explosion and burn. In the same year, Lin Erjia built a baroque five story villa in the original site, known as the octagonal tower. Together with the management room where the servants live, it is called Lin's house, also called Fu Nei.

architectural style

Lin's mansion is the English style villa of the British captain before 1895. It was bought by Lin Weiyuan when he lived in Gulangyu in 1895. Lin's mansion is a Spanish style building built by Lin Weiyuan after he lived in Gulangyu. The octagonal building of Lin's mansion was originally a part of the building. In 1915, Lin Erjia's son Gangyi exploded and burned when he was doing chemical experiments indoors. In the same year, Lin Erjia built a baroque five story villa in the original site. It is said that it was designed by a French missionary. It has both southern European style and Baroque elements. According to the actual situation of the plot, the designer uses colorful pebble path in front of the main entrance, double revolving steps and square column arch ticket. Entering the ticket is a small inner balcony connected with the middle hall, which is quite practical. It can be said that it is the best plan to make good use of this small terrace, quiet and warm. The shape of the villa is irregular, forming many octagonal, so it is named "octagonal building". Each face is arched with European style windows, with white doves and tangled flowers on the lintel, white and elegant, with Baroque charm. The line feet between the upper layers of the columns overlap without disorder, simple and generous, and coordinate with the sculpture of the whole facade. The middle hall on the second floor retreats a little to form a small balcony. Under the balcony is the inner balcony on the first floor. The design is quite reasonable. The shape and facade treatment of the octagonal building is unique and luxurious, just like a lady in full dress in a dance. It is also the most stable and graceful one hidden in more than 1000 villas on Gulangyu Island.

The use of villa space is also quite reasonable. The middle hall is not only a reception room but also a showroom, with bedrooms on both sides. It is a typical example of the combination of Chinese and Western styles, with the symmetrical layout of architectural elements, the tortuous pebble path in front of the main entrance, Jiangnan Garden interest and European villa style.

On the afternoon of May 30, 2006, the famous one hundred year old villa "Lin's house" on Gulangyu Island collapsed in the successive days of wind and rain caused by Typhoon "Pearl".

historical origin

Lin Erjia lived in bajiaolou for more than 20 years (1915-1938) and lived in the mansion for 20 years (1895-1915). Over 40 years ago, he left many deeds worthy of later generations' admiration.

During his 14 years as the "director" of the Ministry of public concession industry of Gulangyu, he has won the legal rights of the Chinese residents in Gulangyu and done a lot of work, which has won the trust of the residents. Mr Tung is elected every two years. He has repeatedly refused, but the residents insist on electing him until he goes to Europe for medical treatment because of illness.

During his tenure as president of Xiamen General Chamber of Commerce and Xiamen Municipal Council, he made great contributions to the first wave of urban reconstruction and construction in Xiamen. The old urban area of Xiamen was formed when he was president, and it is still benefiting the people of Xiamen. He made donations to the construction of land sales and Sino foreign trade in Xiamen, installed electric lights and telephones, supervised the Shenzhen Xiamen railway, deliberated the national finance, published Shuzhuang Congke The navy of the people's Republic of China was very generous in relieving the flood in Zhangzhou and building the West Zhangzhou levee. Its outstanding achievements are still cherished.

What is particularly prominent is that on the issue of the right and wrong of Yuan Shikai, who was repeatedly induced by so many high-ranking people to "persuade" him to become emperor, he took a clear stand and resolutely refused without hesitation, tearing the call to pieces and throwing it to the sea. This kind of noble moral character has set an example for later generations and demonstrated noble national spirit!

Transportation guide

Take a free boat from Xiamen ferry to Gulangyu. After leaving the dock, walk to the left hand and along the seaside. When you walk about 800 meters, you will see the "celebrity wax museum". There is a T-shaped intersection 30 meters ahead. Turn right 50 meters and you will see a red spire church. Lin's house is located opposite the church. The house number is No. 11-19 Lujiao road. The whole walk takes only 5-8 minutes.

Address: Lujiao Road, Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen

Longitude: 118.073907

Latitude: 24.444037

Tel: 0592-7398888

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