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National Registered Cultural Heritage

Former United States Cultural Center, Seoul

서울 구 미국문화원 ( 서울 舊 美國文化院 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Former United States Cultural Center, Seoul
Quantity One Building 1,018.18㎡
Designated Date 2006.03.02
Age 1938
Address 23, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The building was constructed in 1938 as Gyeongseong Branch of Mitsui Production Co. (Ltd). Since 1985 it was used as American Cultural Center and now as Seoul City Hall Euljiro Annex. Its appearance looks simple without any decoration like the style of modernism. The 2-story high projecting framed decoration of the entrance serves as symbol of this building and adds historical and architectural value.