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

광주 구 수피아여학교 윈스브로우 홀 ( 光州 舊 수피아女學校 윈스브로우 홀 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Winsborough Hall of Former Jennie Speer Memorial School for Girls, Gwangju
Quantity One Building 1,040㎡
Designated Date 2008.02.28
Age 1927
Address 256, Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Established in 1927, this building was constructed by missionary Seo Ro-deuk (Swinehart) of South Presbyterian Church, who majored in architecture, and was funded by Mrs. Winsborough’s birthday offertory. The building exhibits middle-corridor type with left-right symmetry, and a small protruding entrance porch is impressive. Above this entrance are triangular gable roof and Tuscan Order cylindrical pillar to support the roof. These are unique features that cannot be seen in other school buildings.