New question in: 2008-10-25 23:00:00 GMT+01:00

22 November, 2007

(127) Recycled Building

66
This building now houses a museum dedicated to an industry that could be found in virtually every part of the world throughout history. However, this building started out as something other than a museum. Name this building and explain the role this building played when new and exactly what kind of museum it is currently.

submitted by: techfun


Answer timer: Time's up!

ANSWER: Originally: The Shanxi Salt Merchants Guildhall, built in 1736 - 1752 AD / Now: It houses the Salt Museum in Sichuan, China, with exhibits about the 4200 year history of salt production in the region.

0 answers: