Longtan Preparatory Granary

　　The Longtan Preparatory Granary was built during the Republic of China era. It is located within the campus of Choucang Primary School in Huangfan Village Group, Longtan Village, Xindu Town, Tongcheng City. The structure faces southeast and is oriented toward the northwest, consisting of two courtyards with seven bays in width for each. Between the two courtyards are side rooms on both sides, each with three bays. Together, the two courtyards and the side rooms form a quadrangle. The main gate of the granary is situated at the central bay of the front courtyard on the northwest side. The walls are embedded with one “Protection Donation Stele” and two “Special Donation Steles.” The “Protection Donation Stele” records the amounts of silver dollars donated by various local communities for the construction of the granary, while the “Special Donation Stele” is inscribed with the date “December, the 12th year of the Republic of China, corresponding to the lunar year of Guihai.” The granary features corridors all around, blue stone plinths, a post-and-lintel wooden frame, and a roof covered with small tiles, presenting a simple, elegant, spacious, and refined style. According to the records on the “Special Donation Stele” and “Protection Donation Stele” inside the granary, it was constructed in the 12th year of the Republic of China by local communities and gentry to store rice, provide relief for disaster victims, and fund the repair of bridges and roads.

　　The Longtan Preparatory Granary is a large-scale structure that has been well preserved. It serves as a physical testament to the economic and social conditions of Tongcheng during the Republic of China period, possessing significant historical and cultural value.

　　Source: Tongcheng Cultural Relics and Museums