Former Residence of Zhang Zizhong in Tianjin

Former Residence of Zhang Zizhong in Tianjin

The Former Residence of Zhang Zizhong in Tianjin is a protected cultural heritage site of Tianjin.

Zhang Zizhong's Former Residence

Era: 1937

Address: No. 60, Chengdu Road, Heping District, Tianjin

Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building

This building was the residence of General Zhang Zizhong during his time in Tianjin. It is bordered by Chengdu Road to the east, Guangxi Road to the south, Yueyang Road to the west, and Zhijiang Road to the north. The site covers an area of 2,870 square meters, with a construction area of 1,999 square meters. It is a two-story brick-and-wood Western-style building with its own courtyard, and the structure remains in good condition.

Zhang Zizhong, courtesy name Jinchen, was born in August 1891 in Linqing County, Shandong Province. Influenced by Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary ideals in his early years, he joined the Tongmenghui (Chinese Revolutionary Alliance) while studying at Tianjin Political and Legal School, and later gave up scholarly pursuits to join the military. In September 1917, he entered the service of General Feng Yuxiang. Due to his dedication to study and bravery in battle, he earned Feng’s high regard. He rose through the ranks from soldier to commander of the 38th Division and concurrently served as Commander of the Zhangjiakou Garrison, Chairman of Chahar Province, Mayor of Beiping, and Mayor of Tianjin. After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in 1937, he was promoted to commander of the 59th Army, then commander of the 27th Army Corps, and eventually commander-in-chief of the 33rd Group Army and the Fifth...   More details about Zhang Zizhong++

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Protected Cultural Heritage Sites in Tianjin