The building was used a military depot during World War I , and after the French occupation , it became the Adana Sultani ( Ottoman High School ) . After the foundation of the Republic , the building served as the High School for Boys for a period and in 1934 , it was converted into Adana High School for Girls . Continuing this function until 1998 , the building was damaged at the earthquake and vacated immediately after . The building was vacant until the start of the restorations in 2005 . Restorations were completed in 2006 and the building was opened to the public as the Adana Center for Arts and Culture . It is currently hosting the events of the community organizations at its conference and exhibition halls
earthquake
1998 Adana–Ceyhan earthquake
Adana Center for Arts and Culture