Former Residence of Lin Xiuzhu

　　The former residence of Lin Xiuzhu is situated at No. 38 Changde Road, Heping District. The building was constructed under the name “Rishengtang” by Lin Xiuzhu. In the spring of 1938, Lin Xiuzhu moved his entire family here. It is a three-story brick-and-wood structure Western-style house, designed by a renowned American architect. In front of the downstairs windows, there is a large terrace. Upon entering the foyer, the staircase is on the right, with the living room to the right and the dining room to the left, directly opposite which is a study. The study is named “Chenghuai Pavilion,” reflecting the pursuit of a serene and elegant atmosphere. The second floor houses the bedrooms of Lin Xiuzhu and his wife, as well as those of their eldest son’s family, in addition to a study. The third floor contains the bedrooms of the second and third sons’ families. The rooftop of the third floor is a concrete flat roof, serving as a large terrace. The new residence includes a basement, which houses the boiler room, storage rooms, and heating radiators. There are front and back yards; the front yard has a gatehouse, while the back yard has a bungalow where the servants lived. Both the front and back yards are planted with crabapple trees, pear trees, and various other flowers and plants. This former residence is currently used as the Fourth Kindergarten of Heping District.

　　Lin Xiuzhu (1884~1948)　　Lin Xiuzhu (1884–1948), courtesy name Maquan, was from Yexian County (now Laizhou City), Shandong Province. He studied at a private school in his childhood and ranked first in the imperial examination for xiucai (a scholar degree) at the age of 17. In 1902, during the 28th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, he went to Japan to study. After the founding of the Republic of China, he returned to China upon completing his studies. He subsequently served as the Academic Dean of Shandong Higher School, Section Chief of the Shandong Education Department, and Chief Clerk of the Education Division of the Office of the Shandong Governor, among other positions. He was instrumental in establishing six specialized vocational schools in Shandong Province—covering law, commerce, industry, agriculture, medicine, and mining—and advocated for the creation of over 70 vocational schools of Types A and B. Lin Xiuzhu actively promoted the development of industry in Shandong, organizing the province’s first industrial exhibition... Details+