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Curtis Memorial Hall of Former Jennie Speer Memorial School for Girls, Gwangju

광주 구 수피아여학교 커티스 메모리얼 홀 ( 光州 舊 수피아女學校 커티스 메모리얼 홀 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Curtis Memorial Hall of Former Jennie Speer Memorial School for Girls, Gwangju
Quantity One Building 172.38㎡
Designated Date 2005.04.15
Age 1924
Address 13, Baekseo-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Established in 1925
This building was constructed to commemorate Rev. Eugene Bell (1868-1925, Korean name: Bae Yu-ji), founder of Speer Memorial School for Girls and pioneer of mission work in Jeolla-do area. It was also used as chapel for missionaries and their families. The overall structure forms symmetry around the center, and circular windows and ogive-formed windows are installed in harmony. Although small in size, the building possesses many ornamental elements and exhibits excellent architectural technique.