The Red House was constructed in 1908 by Japanese architect Kondo Juro, which was one of the earlist public markets built by the government in Taiwan, also the oldest and complete municipal monument market building preserved on the island today. The young and bold creativity used the "octagonal shape" as the market entrance and the "cross shape" as the main body of the market. Known as the Eight Diagrams Tower, the shape of the cross and the Eight Diagrams is unique, and the local legend has the meaning of praying for evil. At present, the octagonal building and the cross building, as well as the south and north squares on both sides, are collectively referred to as "The Red House”.

As a performing arts venue in the post-war period,Now it is a performance space It is currently the most complete preserved Grade III historic building in Taiwan.