Sifang Hospital, Site of 228 Incident Victim Dr. Shih Chiang-nan, Designated as Taipei Historic Site
The Taipei Cultural Heritage Review Committee designated Sifang Hospital in Dadaocheng as a municipal historic site on May 25. The hospital, founded by Dr. Shih Chiang-nan, is a witness to Taiwan's medical history and the 228 Incident.
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The Taipei Cultural Heritage Review Committee reviewed the cultural asset value of 'Sifang Hospital' in Dadaocheng today, a building directly linked to the 228 Incident. The founder, Dr. Shih Chiang-nan, was a renowned physician whose fame was second only to Tu Tsung-ming before he was taken away by soldiers and never seen again. His daughter attended the meeting to advocate for the designation, which was ultimately approved. Sifang Hospital was one of the first chain hospitals in Taiwan and remains an important witness to the development of modern medicine in the country.
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Where is Sifang Hospital located?
It is located on Tianshui Road in Datong District, Taipei City.