Established in the late Japanese colonial era as Jirin-za (二林座), this was originally a venue for traditional opera and performance. Although its later history is unknown, the ruins on this site are apparently parts of the original theater heavily modified for use as commercial or residential space before being abandoned again.
Warning: this location is abandoned, hazardous, or otherwise neglected and may be unsafe and even dangerous! Exercise appropriate precautions when visiting.
警告：此處已廢棄或長期無人管理，可能存在潛在危險。造訪時請務必提高警覺，並做好相關安全防護措施。
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Links
- Cultural Heritage Map of Old Theaters in Taiwan (臺灣老戲院文史地圖)
Themes
- Japanese Colonial Era Taiwan (台灣日治時代)
- Theaters in Taiwan (台灣老戲院)
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I am a web application developer, photojournalist, urban explorer, and history enthusiast passionate about the open web and documenting my experiences on this planet. This project was founded in the early 2010s and has evolved into a sort of personal Wikipedia of places that interest me (and often the photographs I’ve taken there). I’m originally from Toronto, Canada, but spend most of my time residing in Taiwan.