The building was originally built in 1917 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan by Guo Hua-xi, the borough chief of Neihu Village.

In 2010, the building was renovated by the efforts made by World Guo's Clan Association President Kuo Shih-chi with a cost of NT$50 million.

It was then officially opened on 3 February 2012 to honor the Tang dynasty general Guo Ziyi.

[2] The building is a two-story Western-style red brick structure that spreads over an area of 1,178 m2 in the shape of a T. Its wall is decorated with Baroque-style washed terrazzo, earthen sculptures, and colored tiles from Japan.

[2] The building is accessible within walking distance northeast of Wende Station of Taipei Metro.