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Former Hiroshima Branch of Nippon Ginko |
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 Design: NAGANO Uheiji
Location: 5-16 Fukuro-machi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima City
Purpose of Use: Gallery
Completed in: Aug 1936
Total Floor Area: 3214sqm
Structure: RC
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This bank building stands in the center of the city. The structure was so sturdy that it survived and retains the original appearance in spite of the proximity of 380 meters from the Hypocenter. It has been preserved the best among all the A-bombed buildings.
It was used as a bank until 1992; Hiroshima City now rents it. It is mainly used as a gallery and visitors are welcome inside during exhibitions.
This was built as a branch of Nippon Ginko, Japan's central bank, in 1936
designed by NAGANO Uheiji. The exterior is in the Renaissance style with
Ionic columns. The entrance, which used to have an office area and bank
counters, has an expanding space of a vaulted ceiling. The interior ornaments
were lost at the time of the A-bombing.
Former branches of Nippon Ginko in Shimane and Okayama have already been renovated into a commercial facility and a music hall respectively, contributing to make downtown more lively. The Hiroshima branch should follow suit soon. |
[For Visitors]
Open when exhibitions are held and the interior can be observed.
[Access]
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[TRAM] One minute on foot from Hiroden Fukuromachi tram station. |
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#3 : interior before bombed |
#4 : top light |
#5 : underground bank vault |
#6 : bank vault's door for daily use |
#7 : kitchen space |
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Created on May 22, 2000 Last updated on Jul 6, 2008 Written by makoto Translated by jasmine Photos taken by makoto Camera: NikonD70 & Canon PowerShot G3 |
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