Commemorative Bookmark of Taiwan's Seven Classic Train Stations - Hsinchu Station

[ Commemorative Bookmarks of Taiwan's Seven Classic Train Stations ] The wheels of time constantly turn, never pausing for anyone. The beauty of the past can often only be revisited through books and records. Though we live in a convenient and instant mobile era, the warmth of cherished memories cannot be fully captured in digital content. Following the threads of history, we return to the train stations that connect us through human relationships and emotions. The stories of joy and sorrow within them leave us with a complex tapestry of feelings. The evolution of these stations mirrors the relentless march of time. Even by modern standards, the artistic achievements that transcend history still surpass many contemporary structures. We translate this profound feeling into everyday reading experiences, hoping to preserve this sentiment within the grand narrative of history. This collection features commemorative bookmarks of Taiwan's seven classic train stations: Keelung, Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. Each station bookmark comes with a postcard and an envelope. The postcard includes a historical overview of the station, a hand-drawn illustration, and accompanying poetry. With the included envelope, you can send your greetings to friends. [ Hsinchu Station ] Hsinchu Train Station is the station in Taiwan most highly regarded for its architecture and artistic merit. The fourth-generation station building was completed on March 31, 1913, making it the oldest existing station and a designated national historic site. Hsinchu Train Station is the work of Matsuzaki Mancho (松ケ崎萬長), a Japanese architect who studied in Germany and later worked for the Taiwan Governor-General's Railway Department. His design blends elements of Baroque architecture with German Gothic styling, its distinct German architectural character setting it apart from other official buildings constructed by the Japanese colonial government during the same period.