本文為淡水市街歷史研究的一環，旨在藉由清末淡水「得忌利士洋行」(Douglas Lapraik & Co.)舊址變遷的研究，瞭解此閒置的淡水紀念性建築的歷史價值，並進而詮釋淡水市鎮在東亞區域的國際性意義。

This article is a part of Tamsui township history research which aims to understand the historical value of this leaved and unused monument by studying the relocation of the premises of Douglas Lapraik & Co. during late Ching dynasty. And further explore the international meaning of Tamsui township in the eastern Asia.