Gyeongsanggamyeong Seonhwa Hall, Daegu

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2152

Category

Architecture

Era

조선시대

Designated year

2021

Location

중구, 대구광역시— 대구광역시 중구 경상감영길 99 (포정동, 감영공원)

Coordinates

35.872675, 128.591685Kakao address conversion

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'Daegu Gyeongsang Provincial Governor's Office Seonhwadang' represents the principal administrative office (正堂) of the Gyeongsang Provincial Governor's Office among Joseon provincial administrative offices, where high-ranking provincial officials (Rank 2 Provincial Inspector/Gwanchalk) served. Seonhwadang underwent mid-construction in 1807 following multiple subsequent repairs exhibiting minor structural scale variations while substantially maintaining original construction-period appearance. Particularly, Seonhwadang's bracket work and material-processing techniques comprehensively reflect 1807 reconstruction-period characteristics exemplifying late-Joseon provincial administrative architecture-formality. Detailed assessment reveals simplified orderly two-main-pillar seven-rafter roof-framework construction and roof-ridge rounded finish with decorative-ridge-end dragon embellishments characteristic of hip-roof design embodying hierarchic administration-building formality and elevated architectural quality. Documentation addressing 1807 repair-period material procurement provides substantiation for reconstruction specifics—a distinctive element. Among numerous administrative buildings deployed throughout Korea's eight provinces and county seats during the Joseon era, the Gyeongsang Provincial Governor's Office Seonhwadang represents an exceptional surviving example. The contemporary precipitation-measuring apparatus (rain gauge) representing Joseon-renewed-period rainfall measurement and flag-poles for banner-installation additionally survive, permitting examination of provincial governor's office spatial composition and operational facilities. Daegu Gyeongsang Provincial Governor's Office Seonhwadang sustained four hundred-plus years in its original location with neighboring Deungcheong Hall maintaining original scale and structure, representing considered design-period authenticity. Despite post-Japanese colonial-period alternate-use reappropriation introducing minor modifications, overall appearance substantially retains original characteristics, establishing considerable historical research value for Joseon administrative governance comprehension. Accordingly, designation as nationally designated cultural heritage (Treasure) warrants preservation merit.

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