Assembly Room
Overview
The Hakodate Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1895 and was the first of its kind in Hokkaido. Until the chamber moved in 1923, the west side of the Old Public Hall had been a gathering place for local political and business figures.
Renaissance-style chairs
Types of the chairs can be divided into four: Rococo style, two styles of Renaissance, and Art Nouveau style. Each chair has seagrasses and cotton for stuffing and showcases high-grade craftsmanship.
Small round table
Tables in the Meiji era (1868–1912) came in a variety of shapes and were relatively high. This table was likely used in the Boardroom.
Corner cabinet
Corner cabinets were often placed in important rooms, such as guest rooms, of Western-style buildings in the Meiji era (1868–1912).
Flower stand
Five types of flower stands, and they are all carved and decorated differently. The stands were placed accordingly to suit each room.