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Simpson Memorial Hall of Ewha Girls’ High School, Seoul

서울 이화여자고등학교 심슨기념관 ( 서울 梨花女子高等學校 심슨紀念館 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Simpson Memorial Hall of Ewha Girls’ High School, Seoul
Quantity One Building 2,113.1㎡
Designated Date 2002.02.28
Age 1915
Address 26, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Simpson Memorial Hall was built with a fund entrusted by Sarah J. Simpson, an American citizen, in 1915. The building, consisting of one basement level and three upper floors, was badly damaged during the Korean War. However, in the early 1960’s, the exterior of the south-facing side of the building was restored to its original appearance, while the rear of the building was finished in the modern style. This red brick, reinforced concrete edifice was constructed by adapting the western building style of the early modern period. The building is now used by Ehwa Museum.