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There is an ongoing series Forever Shikumen 永远的石库门 where the brilliant 井蟾斋主 decodes and interpets plaques placed above the gates of shikumen residences in Shanghai. Here is the latest issue, No. 13:

Sohu version: https://www.sohu.com/a/294587854_99943237?sec=wd
Wechat version: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/EXwBFLkk0imkvNpLqknP5g


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The redevelopment of a large area in the old town's southeast quarter was approved a few days ago. This area includes Qiaojia Road 乔家路 and everything around it:


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