Shanghai Pudong New Area old buildings

Author: Shanghai Pudong New Area Development Planning Bureau, etc.
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: When people think of Shanghai Pudong, what may first come to mind are those modern urban landscapes. The achievements of 15 years of development and opening-up are inspiring and proud. On this land, many excellent historical buildings remain, recording Pudong's long history and culture and serving as today's invaluable treasures. This book, Shanghai Pudong New Area's Old Buildings, documents these preserved urban heritage. Based on a comprehensive survey of existing historical buildings in Pudong New Area, the book classifies the historical buildings in the region, briefly describes their main characteristics, proposes corresponding protection measures, and provides a fundamental description of the existing historical buildings in Pudong with a scientific attitude, striving to cover the full scope and accurately reflect historical records. The book is rich in illustrations and accessible to both scholars and the general public. It includes exterior images of the buildings, as well as floor plans and some interior photos. Some chapters explain the structural and layout features of the buildings, while others trace their historical evolution and recount the various people and events associated with these buildings.