Hongzhuang Old House

Hongzhuang Old House

Hongzhuang Old House is a cultural relic protection unit of Anhui Province.

Hongzhuang Old House is located in Hongzhuang Group, Sanmiao Neighborhood Committee, Yuantan Town. Originally built during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty, its floor plan follows a layout of five visible and seven hidden bays, facing east with a west orientation. The structure features white-mortared blue bricks, aligned eaves, and fireproof walls, spanning 20.5 meters in width and 40.7 meters in total depth, covering an area of approximately 835 square meters. The building rises stepwise from front to back, with a screen wall set up at the second bay. The screen wall is integrated with partition walls on both sides that connect to the central hall. The facing wall is made of polished bricks, and the top features widely spaced bracket sets.

The original structure of Hongzhuang Old House was grand in scale, but due to years of neglect, most of the buildings have collapsed. Only three halls, two courtyards, and one screen wall along the central axis remain today. The overall architectural style is heavily influenced by Huizhou-style architecture.

The central hall is the largest space within the building. Its ceiling features a coffered five-beam system using a raised-beam structure. The hall houses six large stone pillars, with column bases in both drum and square shapes, adorned with floral motifs.

Sanmiao Community: Introduction to Sanmiao Neighborhood Committee

Sanmiao Neighborhood Committee is located in the southeastern part of Yuantan Town, covering a total area of 6.7 square kilometers, including 2,200 mu of paddy fields, 600 mu of dry land, and 2,100 mu of mountainous land. It is traversed by the YuanYe, ChaSong, and SanQing highways. The community governs 32 villager groups, with 670 households and a population of 2,800. There are currently 5 party groups and 72 party members. The committee has previously been awarded titles such as “Safe and Civilized Village,” “Well-off Village,” and “Advanced Party Organization.” In April 2008, it was designated as a Safe Village (Community) by the county party committee and government, and in August 2009, it received... Detailed Information about Sanmiao Community++

Further Reading:

· The Seventh Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Relic Protection Units in Anqing City