In the year 1930, when the real estate prices in Shanghai were soaring, this downtown lot became the most expensive urban land anywhere in Asia (per square foot). It was at the southwestern corner of Central Road and Ezra Road, inside the block known as the Central Arcade. This is where Taylor Garage obtained the lease in May 1930 to build its ( Read more... )

The English version is adapted from the weekly architecture series in Russian in Magazeta.

Ezra's Residence (Adeodata Hall)
1209 Middle Huaihai Road


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