Former Residence of Xu Teli

Former Residence of Xu Teli
徐特立故居
Former Residence of Xu Teli is located in Hunan
Former Residence of Xu Teli
General information
TypeTraditional folk houses
LocationChangsha County, Hunan
CountryChina
Coordinates28°04′32″N 113°17′35″E / 28.075589°N 113.292952°E / 28.075589; 113.292952
Construction started1862–1874
Completed1862–1874
OpenedAugust 2005
RenovatedAugust 2005
OwnerGovernment of Changsha County
Technical details
Floor area581.7 m2 (6,261 sq ft)
Grounds1,700-square-metre (18,000 sq ft)

The Former Residence of Xu Teli or Xu Teli's Former Residence (Chinese: 徐特立故居; pinyin: Xú Tèlì Gùjū) was built in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It is located in Wumei Township, Changsha County, Hunan.[1] It has an area of about 1,700-square-metre (18,000 sq ft) and a building area of about 581.7-square-metre (6,261 sq ft).[1]

History

The house was built by Xu's grandfather during the Tongzhi period (1862–1874) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1]

In 1988, it was listed as one of Hunan's most important culture and relics site.[2][3]

In August 2005, it was rebuilt by the People's Government of Changsha County and it was opened to the public.[1][2][3]

In 2013, it was listed as one of "Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Hunan" by the State Council of China.[1][2][4][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Wang Xijia (2014), p. 22.
  2. ^ a b c 徐特立故居 [Former Residence of Xu Teli]. chinanews.com (in Chinese). 2018-03-26.
  3. ^ a b c 探访长沙红色地标之十三：徐特立故居. changsha.cn (in Chinese). 2016-07-12.
  4. ^ 徐特立故居入围第七批全国重点文物保护单位名单. sina (in Chinese). 2013-05-06.

Bibliography

  • Wang Xijia (2014). 长沙史话 [A Brief History of Changsha] (in Chinese). Beijing: Social Sciences Academic Press. ISBN 978-7-5097-6662-0.