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Auditorium and Main Hall Porch of Sinheung High School, Jeonju

전주 신흥고등학교 강당과 본관 포치 ( 全州 新興高等學校 講堂과 本館 포치 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Auditorium and Main Hall Porch of Sinheung High School, Jeonju
Quantity Auditorium 1,043㎡ One set of Main Hall Porch
Designated Date 2005.06.18
Age 1900
Address 399, Seowon-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do

Sinheung High School is a modern educational institution established by Rev. Reynolds of U.S. Southern Presbyterian Church, and it significantly contributed to mission work in Honam and Jeju-do area. The auditorium is a rectangular type and there are 3 consecutive arches on the entrance gable. The indoor space consists of 2 floors. The 1st floor is used as small chapel and experiment laboratory while the 2nd floor is used as grand chapel. The main building was lost in 1982 fire and only the front porch remains today. The building is a meaningful construction that shows the history of missions in this region.