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When Shanghai’s old town was a square (1524)
A curious map of Shanghai from the 1524 county gazetteer was reproduced in this post. The map predates the construction of the city wall by some 30 years. Because the wall and the defense moat were financed jointly by the citizens, they were constructed along the most economical trajectory, enclosing Shanghai in an oval shape for the next 300 years ( Read more... ) -
Ming-era stone pillars found in the old town
Wechat keeps bringing bittersweet news. During the widening of South Guangqi Road 光启南路, a pair of stone pillars were exposed. One of them remains enclosed in a residence at No. 216, while the one on the opposite side was revealed from debris of the demolished houses.
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