Shanghai's North Shaanxi Street is famous for the celebrities that once lived there, including Madame Chiang Kai-shek. Recently, the street has been recognised for its historic and cultural significance.
North Shaanxi Street will turn 100 next year. Over the past century, the street has been home to a who’s who from Chinese society, including politicians and businessmen.
The Song family used to be residents here. The family's three daughters each married three of the most powerful men in the country: Kung Hsiang-hsi, Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek. The "red capitalist" Jung Yi-jen and his family also once lived on the street.
There are 21 historic residences here, all waiting for the implementation of a protection plan soon to be announced by the municipal government.
Yang Jiguang, Curator of Jing'an District Museum, Shanghai, said, "We'll renovate the exterior of the buildings according to old blueprints and photos. More importantly, we want to demonstrate the history and profound cultural significance to the public."
North Shaanxi Street will turn 100 next year. Over the past century, the street has been home to a who's who from Chinese society, including politicians and businessmen.
North Shaanxi Street will turn 100 next year. Over the past century, the street has been home to a who’s who from Chinese society, including politicians and businessmen
North Shaanxi Street is steeped in the history of Shanghai, from 1914 to today. It's hoped that in the future, galleries, bookstores and museums will be new, welcome additions to this old street.
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