Era of the Former Tailai Hotel: 1928 Address: No. 158 Jiefang North Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building This hotel was first built in 1928. It was jointly funded by S.B. Talati, an Indian Briton, and British businessman Laideaw…
Original Shoushan Hall Era: 1919 Address: No. 21 Chengde Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Sites and Representative Buildings Shoushan Hall was an institution established by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), a Catholic order based in Paris, France, to manage church properties in northern China. It primarily dealt in real estate and owned a large amount of property in Tianjin...
Former Laolaojiu Chapter Silk Fabric Store Era: 1883 Address: No. 47 Heping Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture In 1883, Sun Tingzhen built this building, which was later leased by the “Laolaojiu Chapter” silk fabric store. Laolaojiu Chapter was a famous century-old shop in Tianjin. In the late Qing Dynasty, a Mr. Zhang, who was the ninth-born son in his family and a merchant from Shanghai, opened a silk fabric store in Tianjin, hence the name “Laolaojiu” (literally “Old Ninth Chapter”). The building faces Xing’an Road to the east, Rongji Street to the south, Heping Road to the west, and sits opposite the Lao Meihua shoe store at the entrance of Nanshi, with Tongqinghou Alley to the north. It has a construction area of 1,936.65 square meters, a brick-concrete structure, an inverted triangular floor plan, and originally had three floors before being expanded to four. The building is currently in good condition.
Former French Consulate Era: 1923 Address: No. 2 Chengde Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture The French Consulate in Tianjin was established in 1861, initially located in the area around Sanchahe Kou. It was burned down during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. After the war, the Qing government compensated the site to the French Concession...
Era of the Former Residence of Yong Jianqiu: 1920 Address: No. 60-62 Machang Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture The building is bordered by Xinhua Road to the east, Machang Road to the south, Hebei Road to the west, and Munan Road to the north. It is a three-story structure with a brick-and-wood frame, covering a construction area of 1,728 square meters. The exterior...
Era of the Wang Family Mansion: 1940 Address: No. 64-70 Dali Road, Heping District Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture Wang Zhanyuan (1861–1933), courtesy name Zichun, was from Guantao, Shandong. A military man by background, he graduated from the Beiyang Military Preparatory School and held positions such as company commander, battalion commander, brigade commander, and division commander. In 1916…
Era of the Former Residence of Sun Jilu: 1939 Address: No. 20, Zhengzhou Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building Sun Jilu was formerly the manager of Tianjin Yujì Salt Company. The former residence of Sun Jilu is located at No. 20, Zhengzhou Road, Heping District. It was built in 1939. The building faces Macau Road to the east, Zhengzhou Road to the south, …
Era of the Former Residence of Natong: 1920s | Address: No. 176 Xinhua Road, Heping District, Tianjin | Category: Important Modern Historical Sites and Representative Buildings Natong (1857–1925), courtesy name Qinxuan, was a member of the Yehe Nara clan and belonged to the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner. He initially served as a principal clerk in the Ministry of Revenue during the Qing Dynasty and was appointed Minister of the Zongli Yamen (Office for General Management of the Affairs of All Nations) in 1900. After the Eight-Nation Alliance captured Beijing...
Era of the Former Residence of the Xu Family: 1930s Address: No. 42 Machang Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Sites and Representative Buildings The building faces Hong Kong Road to the east, Machang Road to the south, Xinhua Road to the west, and Munan Road to the north. It is a brick-and-wood structure with a construction area of 408 square meters. Originally the former residence of the daughter of Xu Shichang, President of the Beiyang Government, it is a...
Era of the Former Residence of Jin Shaoqing: 1917 Address: No. 54, Tangshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture Jin Shaoqing (1880–1953) was a native of Tianjin, the son of Jin Yiqing, comprador of the British-owned firm New Tai Hing Bank. In his youth, he apprenticed at a money shop. In 1918, he became an employee of the British-owned New Tai Hing Bank…
Address of the Former Residence of Jin Bangping: No. 114 Chongqing Road, Heping District, Tianjin | Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture | Jin Bangping, courtesy name Boping, was a native of Yixian County, Anhui Province. Born in 1882, he went to Waseda University in Japan in his early years. After graduation, he served as a collator at the Hanlin Academy of the Qing government, a secretary to Yuan Shikai, the Viceroy of Zhili, and an advisor at the Beiyang...
Era of Huizhong Hotel: 1930 Address: No. 2 Huazhong Road • Intersection of Heping Road and Binjiang Avenue Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building Huizhong Hotel was built in 1930, located at the bustling commercial center of Tianjin at the intersection of Heping Road and Binjiang Avenue. Huizhong Hotel, Traffic Hotel, Quanye Commercial...
Era of Guan Linzheng's Former Residence: 1930s Address: No. 97 Changsha Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building Guan Linzheng (1905–1980), originally named Zhidao, courtesy name Yudong, was from Huxian County, Shaanxi Province. He was a lieutenant general in the Nationalist Army. In his youth, he put down his pen to take up arms, enrolled in the Whampoa Military Academy as a member of the first class...
Era of Gong Xinzhan's Former Residence: 1930 Address: No. 64 Chongqing Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture Gong Xinzhan (1871–1943), a late Qing Dynasty imperial scholar from Hefei, Anhui, served as an attache at the British and French embassies for eight years. After the founding of the Republic of China, he was appointed Director of the Anhui Provincial Finance Department. In 1919…
Era: 1930s Address: No. 141 Munan Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building Gao Shuxun, courtesy name Jianhou (1898–1972), was from Yanshan, Hebei. In his early years, he served in Feng Yuxiang’s forces before being incorporated into the Nationalist army. He once held positions such as commander of the New 8th Army and deputy commander of the 11th War Zone…
Era of the Former Site of Ta Kung Pao: 1906 Address: No. 169-1, Heping Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building Ta Kung Pao was founded in 1902 by the Catholic Yi Lianzhi. Its original office was located in the French Concession before moving to this site in 1906. In its early days, besides promoting France...
Era of Cao Kun’s Former Residence: 1923 Address: No. 2 Nanhai Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Architecture Cao Kun, courtesy name Zhongshan (1862–1938), was a native of Dagukou, Tianjin. He graduated early from the Tianjin Military Preparatory School and later aligned himself with Yuan Shikai, earning his high regard. He was appointed as the Tiger Brave General and First-Class…
Era of the Former Residence of Cai Chengxun: 1935 Address: No. 1 Dali Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building Cai Chengxun, styled Huchen (1871–1946), was a native of Tianjin. He graduated early from the Tianjin Military Preparatory School and subsequently followed Feng Guozhang and Cao Kun, becoming a key figure among the Zhili clique of the Beiyang warlords…
Era of the Former Residence of Bian Wannian: 1937 Address: No. 57 Yunnan Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building This villa is bordered by Guilin Road to the east, Maching Road to the south, Yunnan Road to the west, and Munan Road to the north. It was originally the private residence of Bian Wannian, son of the renowned banker Bian Bai Mei and former director of En Guang Hospital,…
Era of the Former Residence of the Bian Family: 1930s Address: No. 79 Munan Road, Heping District, Tianjin Category: Important Modern Historical Site and Representative Building The Bian family was one of the Eight Great Families of Tianjin. Locally, they were commonly referred to as the "Xiangci Bian Family," or by the names of their businesses, such as the "Longfu Bian Family" or "Longshunrong Bian Family." This...