The house was built in 1913–14 during Japanese rule by Tan Tiau-chun (陳朝駿), a Daitōtei tea merchant.

Two fireplaces can be found inside, with large numbers of Art Nouveau tiles and ceiling lamps with bas-relief floral patterns.

[citation needed][3] The Story House museum now has exhibits related to tea and local history.

It is located adjacent to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and close to Yuanshan Station.

[citation needed][4] The building is within walking north-east from the Yuanshan Station of the Taipei Metro.