Collection: Willard Dickerman Straight and Early U.S.-Korea Diplomatic Relations, Cornell University Library

Title: [View over wall onto smoldering ruins]

Date: ca. 1904

Place: Asia: South Korea; Seoul

Type: Photographs

Description: Probably the fire scene at the 'Toksugung' (?) (Palace of Virtuous Long Life). The fire destroyed many buildings of the palace. The origin of this fire is a mystery, but rumors at the time blamed it on the Japanese authorities. It seems that soldiers are looking for something. Toksugung' was originally built as a royal villa. However, as other palaces were burnt down during the Japanese invasion in 1592, Toksugung was then used as a palace. [-]. Sokchojon, among other buildings in the palace grounds, is the first Renaissance-style building in Korea. It now houses the Royal Museum, which exhibits items used by the royal court.' Source: Adams, Edward B. Through gates of Seoul : trails and tales of Yi Dynasty, 1970, v. 1, p. 208. www.marimari.com/content/korea/popular_places/seoul/seoul... (viewed May 22, 2003)

Identifier: 1260.57.13.02

Persistent URI: hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5xkb

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