The Taiwan Literature Hub, originally a warehouse belonging to the Taiwan Provincial Grain Bureau, was registered as a historic building in 2016.

The site traces its origins back to the Japanese ruling period. Located at No. 28, Kabayama District, it originally served as the campus of the Patriotic Women's Private Vocational School, established by the Patriotic Women's Association. After World War II, the land was nationalized and came under the jurisdiction of the Taipei City Government. Owing to its proximity to the Kabayama Freight Station—later renamed Huashan Station—the site benefited from convenient railway access and developed into a key transportation hub. The Taipei Office of the Grain Bureau later repurposed the existing buildings to manage rice and other goods transported from across the island, utilizing the space for both office and storage functions.

In 1948, the original school building was destroyed by fire. The existing structures—the North and South Wings—were constructed in phases by the Grain Bureau in 1954 and 1958, respectively, for office and storage purposes. In 1999, following the organizational restructuring of the Taiwan Provincial Government and the consolidation of the Grain Bureau's operations, the buildings were decommissioned. Afterward, the site was occupied by various institutions, including the Preparatory Office of the National Museum of Taiwan History (2000–2002) and the Taiwan Music Institute of the National Center for Traditional Arts (2003–2016).

In 2018, the National Museum of Taiwan Literature took over management of the former Grain Bureau warehouse. With research and restoration efforts, the site will officially reopen in 2026 as the Taiwan Literature Hub, preserving its historical role while transforming into a center for literary creation and exchange. The Hub aims to not only nurture literary development but also amplify the diverse forms of literary expression.

More information: https://tp.nmtl.gov.tw/home/en-us/HubFeatures