Distance of images of huge bellow camera relies on a non-transparent and foldable tube. In 1901 (Year 34 of Meiji), the first photo studio launched by Taiwanese people was founded in Taichung. After 1930s, the Taiwanese people who had studied in Japan were interested in cameras and the technique of photography was introduced in Taiwan. It resulted in various photo studios. We associate Mount Jade with Chiayi. When the elderly talked about Mount Jade photography in Chiayi, they would mention “Xin Gao Bo”, Fang Qing-mian who spent most of his time climbing Mount Jade and recorded the four seasons. With the passion in nature, he recorded the highest mountain in East Asia by images and has climbed Mount Jade for more than 3000 times. He witnessed the rise and fall of Alishan forestry center.
Japanese colonial period, collected by Mr. Chien-An Kuan

Large leaflet of sketching printed by 38 shops to introduce the characteristics of the stores. In addition, there is the calendar of yellow chromatic printing. The map of the city is in the middle and the red arrows indicates the direction of the circulation of traffic. It shows the design of one-way traffic at the time; in addition, there is the change “after the end of January 1978, 2 is added before the telephone numbers in Chiayi. 12345 becomes 212345”. The leaflet records the industry, commerce and environment of Chiayi at the time.
1978, collected by Mr. Ching-Hung Sun

Are you motived to fight for the sausage at the stand? There are numerous holes on the pinball and the critical moment is when the steel ball falls in the hole. Great! We win the sausage!
1980s, collected by Mr. Che-Hsiung Kuo

From Japanese colonial period to the present, snowflakes fell from the big crystal ice on the turning machine. They are the gifts of summer. When you see the snowflake ice machine, do you want to turn the handle and make a bowl of snowflake ice?
1970s, collected by Mr. Che-Hsiung Kuo

It is the package of Ching Gang candy in Japanese colonial period. Chiayi candy is called “Ching Gang candy” nowadays with different flavors. From past to the present, it has been well-known traditional snack in Chiayi. When you visit Chiayi, don’t forget to buy some packages for your relatives and friends!
Japanese colonial period, collected by Mr. Che-Hsiung Kuo

“Fumeijen” was founded in 1962 and it still operates on Xirong street of Chiayi City nowadays. It sells the baking ingredients. “Apple puff” is not common in our days and in early times, the package was precious. Since it no longer exists, we can only recall it by the package.
1960s, collected by Mr. Che-Hsiung Kuo

Iron box of Fei Ya Te cookies of Rong Feng Food Company?
The resources in Taiwan were insufficient in the past and the packages of snacks and cookies were not as diverse as modern time. Iron box was the ideal storage for the food which could be easily humid. Besides, the ordered cookies could stay solid and crispy. At the time, it was a joy to have a iron box of cookies!
1960s, collected by Mr. Che-Hsiung Kuo

When we see the passion fruit, we think about the sweet and sour taste. However, do you know that in the past, it was not called “passion fruit”. At the beginning, the name was “Xi Fan Guo” and “Shih Ji Guo”. In 1960s, Typhone Inc. produced the juice of this fruit and introduced it to the market as “passion fruit juice”. Thus, the name stays to the present.
1960s, collected by Mr. Che-Hsiung Kuo

“Jin Quan Xing Jiang Yuan” was founded in the years of Meiji in Japanese colonial period. The founder Lo-Han Hung was called “Luohan of soy sauce” in the business circle. The quality of soy sauce, black bean soy sauce and soy sauce pickles products was well-known in Taiwan. In 1995, the third generation Mr. Mu-Lao Hung decided to close the business since the cost of soy sauce made by the factories was lower. The small-scale soy sauce company thus became part of history. The sign witnesses the rise and fall of handmade and traditional soy sauce and soy sauce pickles products.
1958, collected by Ms. Li-Fang Hung

The old saying “fuel, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea” shows the importance of “salt” in daily life. However, in Japanese colonial period, it required license to sell salt! With dispensary system, the government at the time could control business behavior. It could not be sold randomly as nowadays. Thus, the shop with license was the specialty store at the time!
Japanese colonial period, collected by Mr. Chien-An Kuan

The money locker is made of 8 pieces of Taiwan red Chinese cypress. It was supported by the brick for the concern of moisture. There are 10 drawers inside and there is a hole on the surface to put the money. In order to avoid the thieves, there is a large iron lock. At night, it can serve for the rest of the shop assistants.
Japanese colonial period, Collection of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Chiayi City

It seems that the slogans in the classrooms of elementary school were insignificant. They were, however, the spiritual instruction and common memory on campus during our childhood.
1970s, collected by Mr. Cheng-Hsin Kao

Te-Chin Hsu (1853 to 1889) moved from Dounan to Chiayi in the years of Guangxu. He was talented in poetry and writing. The contemporary recognized his “remarkable style in poetry, ancient writing and Ci”. He wrote the book Ji Hua Shu Poetry Collection and was devoted to education. He significantly contributed to the cultural development of Chiayi. The license was mostly the rectangular wooden board with wooden handle underneath. The name of temple or official position were carved on the board; the license was only used by Te-Chin Hsu.
1886, Collection of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Chiayi City

In the past, the cell phones were not popular. When we needed to make a phone call outside, we must prepare sufficient coins. The coins reduced with the talking time and the alarm reminded us to put the coins. Without sufficient coins, we should talk less. Sometimes the soldiers returned from the holidays or the students’ dormitory closed, there were usually a long waiting line in front of the payphone. Some people waited patiently, some were impatient and some did not want to hang up the phone. It was inconvenient at the time; however, the experience was unforgettable.
1970s, collected by Datung Elementary School, Chiayi City

When the collector reviewed the past performances, she found the most unforgettable one. It is the program of the performance in Chiayi Municipal Culture Center on February 28, 1999. For the concert, she founded “Philharmonic Orchestra of Love of Formosa” with the teachers and students to perform the work of Mr. Tyzen Hsiao.
1999, collected by Ms. Hui-Hsuan Yang