The building was constructed in the late 1930s as the summer getaway home of calligrapher Yu Youren.

In 2006, the building was listed as a historical site by the Taipei City Government and was opened to the public in 2010.

[3] The ground floor was constructed as an air raid shelter which is heavily shielded with steel rods and reinforced concrete.

[5] The building houses various calligraphy works done by Yu Youren and history of local architecture.

[6] The building is accessible within walking distance east of Xinbeitou Station of Taipei Metro.