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Ancient street echoes colorful history
By Chen Zhaoxiong |
February 28, 2011, Monday
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THE Ximen area has a history dating back about 1,500 years. It was one of the earliest settlements in Jiading Town.
Sixty years ago, Ximen boasted the longest street in the region. It stretched almost 1.5 kilometers and featured temples and pagodas, stone bridges, ancient lanes and venerable old trees.
In more ancient times, a hodge-podge of little shops dominated the narrow streets. Small boats plied along a moat in the area. Paintings of those times depict a lively commerce, with people bustling around carrying baskets and hawking wares. There were cotton and wool traders, mutton and noodle vendors, barbershops and tea houses.
The rice trade was the most important one. There used to be a rice shop on the east end of the street. It was established by Zhao Qingyi, who also owned a rice processing factory.
The street was home to many famous businesses, such as Huijie Sauce & Pickle Shop. Soy sauce produced by the shop won the gold medal at the World Expo in Turin in 1911.
The Huaxingyong Electric Light Co in Ximen was the earliest company in Jiading generating electricity. It provided power for homes and factories. Major factories in this area included Chengfeng Flour Mill, Dalu Flour Mill, a shipyard, Jiaxin Yarn Mill and Jiafeng Textile and Dyeing Mill.
The lively nature of the street attracted some celebrity residents. Xixicaotang on the west side of the street was once the residence of the Huang family, a famous name in education community.
The Huangs moved from Chuansha of Pudong to Jiading. Among their illustrious branches were Huang Yunzhi, who established the first newspaper and primary school in Jiading, and Huang Shiyuan, who founded the Lianxi Primary School.
Far back in Tangjia Lane is the former residence of Tang Shaolan, a celebrated government official in the Qing Dynasty.
Sixty years ago, Ximen boasted the longest street in the region. It stretched almost 1.5 kilometers and featured temples and pagodas, stone bridges, ancient lanes and venerable old trees.
In more ancient times, a hodge-podge of little shops dominated the narrow streets. Small boats plied along a moat in the area. Paintings of those times depict a lively commerce, with people bustling around carrying baskets and hawking wares. There were cotton and wool traders, mutton and noodle vendors, barbershops and tea houses.
The rice trade was the most important one. There used to be a rice shop on the east end of the street. It was established by Zhao Qingyi, who also owned a rice processing factory.
The street was home to many famous businesses, such as Huijie Sauce & Pickle Shop. Soy sauce produced by the shop won the gold medal at the World Expo in Turin in 1911.
The Huaxingyong Electric Light Co in Ximen was the earliest company in Jiading generating electricity. It provided power for homes and factories. Major factories in this area included Chengfeng Flour Mill, Dalu Flour Mill, a shipyard, Jiaxin Yarn Mill and Jiafeng Textile and Dyeing Mill.
The lively nature of the street attracted some celebrity residents. Xixicaotang on the west side of the street was once the residence of the Huang family, a famous name in education community.
The Huangs moved from Chuansha of Pudong to Jiading. Among their illustrious branches were Huang Yunzhi, who established the first newspaper and primary school in Jiading, and Huang Shiyuan, who founded the Lianxi Primary School.
Far back in Tangjia Lane is the former residence of Tang Shaolan, a celebrated government official in the Qing Dynasty.
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