Former British Consulate of Hakodate
HISTORY
history
Swaying in the port town of Hakodate
History of the Union Jack
For 75 years since Hakodate opened as an international trading port in 1859, the Former British Consulate in Hakodate has continued to hang the Union Jack, coloring the exotic port town of Hakodate.After several fires, it was rebuilt at this location, but it was destroyed by fire again. ) was used as a consulate until it closed inIn 1979, it was designated as a tangible cultural property of Hakodate City, and in 1992, it was restored to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the city.In March 2009, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port, the contents of the exhibition were renewed, and a new step began as a symbol of the port city.
History of the Former British Consulate in Hakodate
June 1859
Hakodate Port opens International trade begins (July 1 of the Gregorian calendar)
September 1859
The first consul, Mr. CP Hodgson, takes office. Opens a temporary consulate in Shomyoji.
February 1863
A consulate is completed in the Motomachi area (near the current Orthodox Church).
January 1865
The consulate was destroyed in a fire and a temporary consulate was established (near the current consulate).
1866
Concluded a lease agreement with the Hakodate magistrate for the current consulate site
February 1879
The Temporary Consulate was destroyed by a large fire.
1885
A new consulate is completed at the current location.
August 1907
The consulate was destroyed by a large fire.
September 1913
New consulate completed (current building)
1928
Became under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Yokohama (Consulate General of Yokohama Annex)
December 1934
Consulate closed After closing, G. Dempy, who lives in Hakodate, will serve as a consular officer *-until 1941
March 1940
The city of Hakodate purchased the consulate building from the British government and used it as a facility for the Hakodate Municipal Hospital.
March 1941
Gendarmerie takes over the building
August 1945
Requisitioned at the end of the war Used as a facility for Hakodate Municipal Hospital *Until 1979
November 1979
Designated as Hakodate City Tangible Cultural Property
August 1992
Former British Consulate in Hakodate (Opening Memorial Museum) opens
March 2009
Former British Consulate in Hakodate (Port Opening Memorial Hall) reopened after renovation