The building was originally established as the Huwei Branch Office of the Tainan District Court’s Registration Office.
It is constructed primarily from cypress wood, reflecting the standard institutional architecture of early 20th-century Taiwan.
The building underwent a major restoration project in 2013 to stabilize the foundation and restore the exterior façade.
It is situated within the historic sugar refinery industrial zone, which historically dictated the town's urban layout.
Yunlin Memory Cool occupies the former Huwei Registration Office, a historical building constructed in 1922 during the Japanese colonial period. The structure functioned as an office for land registration and property deeds, serving as a critical administrative hub for the local sugar industry. Following years of abandonment, it was restored and repurposed into a cultural space that integrates historical preservation with a cafe and bookstore. The architecture features a distinctive wooden structure, a hipped roof, and Japanese-style wooden siding. Visitors can observe the original structural details preserved through sensitive renovation efforts. The site serves as a community anchor for documenting and archiving local history in Huwei Township. It functions as both a heritage site and an active venue for local crafts and refreshments.
The exterior front porch with its classic wooden pillars and the preserved Japanese-style windows.
Sample the locally sourced coffee and desserts inspired by Huwei's agricultural heritage.
Take time to read the displayed archival material regarding the sugar industry's impact on Yunlin.
Visit during the late afternoon to experience the interior lighting as the sun passes through the wooden-framed windows.
Do not lean on the original wooden structures or touch historical exhibits to prevent degradation of the materials.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maintain a quiet tone inside the historical building to respect other visitors and the staff preserving the site.
