The building, which was designed by a French architect, is a combination of Asian and Western architectural styles. It was turned into a museum in 1987.
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Meanwhile, the Museum of HCMC was designed and built by the French authorities in Saigon in 1885. Before functioning as a museum in 1978, the complex was the residence of the governor-general of French Indochina and the governor of Cochinchina during the French-domination period (1858-1945).
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Source: Saigon Times
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HCM City adds 44 olds villas to preserved list
The HCM City People's Committee has added 44 old villas to the conservation list for their historical and cultural importance.
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Hanoi restores old French-period villa
Authorities in Hanoi have decided to restore an old French villa at 49 Tran Hung Dao Street.