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Established in 1940 as Kansai-za (關西座). Operated into the early 1980s, and closed anywhere between 1981 to 1983 depending on which sources you consult. The interior was repurposed for use as a warehouse or parking lot and is generally not accessible to the public. There are some old movie posters displayed outside to arouse nostalgia.
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Links
- Que Xiaohao (闕小豪)
- 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)
Connections
- Xinwawu Hakka Cultural District (新瓦屋客家文化保存區)
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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.