Shanghai 1932 - Witness. Decode. Look Back. Seek the Memory of the City (Copy Version)

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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Shanghai is named after the Huangpu River (formerly the Shanghai Creek). Anciently known as Hudi, it was also; during the Warring States period, it was part of the domain of the Chu statesman Chunshen Jun, also referred to as Shen. The western part of Shanghai's landmass was formed 6,000 years ago, while the eastern part was settled about 2,000 years ago. During the Spring and Autumn period, it belonged to the state of Wu, and during the Warring States period, it was part of the Yue region. In the Qin and Han dynasties, it was part of the Kuaiji Commandery. During the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, Huating County was established, belonging to Suzhou. In the third year of the Xianchun era of the Southern Song Dynasty, Shanghai Town was established. In the 29th year of the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty, Shanghai County was established, belonging to Songjiang Prefecture. In the 23rd year of the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1843), Shanghai was opened as a port and divided into the International Settlement, French Concession, and Chinese District. In 1927, Shanghai Special City was established. On May 5, 1949, the Shanghai Municipal People's Government was established, and on January 1, 1950, it became a central municipal district under the temporary administration of the East China Administrative Region. On June 6, 1954, it became a central municipal district, which remains so to this day. In 1958, ten counties from the former Songjiang Special District of Jiangsu Province, including Jiading, were merged into Shanghai, forming the current boundaries of the city. Today, Shanghai administers 18 districts, including Huangpu, and Chongming County. Maps are carriers of geographical information. Maps from different eras are witnesses to historical development. We have reprinted four old Shanghai maps from the 1920s to the 1950s and dedicated them to readers, aiming to evoke the memories of old Shanghai residents about the city's history and to inspire new Shanghai residents to explore this land.