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French-style Building
Bansuiso
(Annex of the Prefecturnal Art Museum)

BansuisoBansuiso-so, which lies at the Castle mountain, was constructed as a detached French style residence by Earl Sadakoto Hisamatsu, who was the 15th lord of the Matsudaira Family of Matsuyama Castle. This building was designed by Mr.Shichiro Kigo who designed many works in the beginning of modern architecture. This building is said to have been completed rather puickly for the Crown Prince to have a place to stay during his visit to Matsuyama. The several characteristics of the building are the curved staircase of teak, splendid stained glass ordered from Hawaii,and other deli-cate and magnificent designs of chandeliers and mantlepieces.The structure retains the atmosphere of the social circles of distinguished persons.It became an annex of the Prefectural Art Museum in 1979 and exhibition mainly manifesting the artists from the prefecture are held here.

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Downtown Area

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French-style Building

Haiku-Poetry

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