Zhuqi Dongsheng Theater

Dongsheng Theater (東昇戲院) is located in Zhuqi, an important stop on the Alishan forest railway (阿里山森林鐵路). Although its operating history is not known, it is reasonable to assume this theater was likely established in the 1950s or 1960s, and probably went out of business in the 1980s. After closing it was renovated into apartments, most of which have now been abandoned for quite some time.

Date Captured

January 15th, 2022 at 03:23 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3400

Lens

AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G

Aperture

ƒ / 9

Shutter Speed

1/320 sec

Focal Length

20.0 mm

ISO

100

Exposure Value

14.7 EV

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3600 × 2400

The theater fronts onto a traditional market (竹崎郷公所第一零售市場). Vendors still operate out of ground level, which presumably means the theater was originally located above. There is nothing too special about the design of this building; it’s a reinforced concrete hulk with the name emblazoned on the front and back of the structure.

Date Captured

January 15th, 2022 at 03:23 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3400

Lens

AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G

Aperture

ƒ / 9

Shutter Speed

1/320 sec

Focal Length

25.0 mm

ISO

100

Exposure Value

14.7 EV

Download

3600 × 2400

Date Captured

January 15th, 2022 at 03:29 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3400

Lens

AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Aperture

ƒ / 4.5

Shutter Speed

1/250 sec

Focal Length

18.0 mm

ISO

400

Exposure Value

12.3 EV

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3600 × 2400

Date Captured

January 15th, 2022 at 03:21 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3400

Lens

AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Aperture

ƒ / 8

Shutter Speed

1/250 sec

Focal Length

18.0 mm

ISO

140

Exposure Value

14.0 EV

Download

3600 × 2400

Date Captured

January 15th, 2022 at 03:21 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3400

Lens

AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G

Aperture

ƒ / 8

Shutter Speed

1/250 sec

Focal Length

18.0 mm

ISO

200

Exposure Value

14.0 EV

Download

3600 × 2400

Given the scarcity of theaters in this area it may have simply been known as Zhuqi Theater (竹崎戲院), although there’s still a chance there may have been another, less permanent theater in town for traditional opera and other performances.