Former Residence of Wang Yusheng

　　   The former residence of Wang Yusheng is situated at No. 89 Chongqing Road. It is a small two-story British-style villa built with brick and wood, constructed in 1929. The building is characterized by an octagonal protrusion in the middle of the facade, four cement steps with plaster finish on the left side of the main entrance, topped by a second-floor balcony. The layout is compact and rational, fully equipped, and exquisitely decorated. It currently serves as office space.

　　Wang Yusheng (1933~1967)　　   Wang Yusheng (1933–1967), also known as Zepei, was from Guantao, Shandong. He was the nephew of Wang Zhanyuan, the Hubei Military Governor of the Beiyang Government, and lived in Tianjin. He was responsible for managing the family’s industrial and commercial enterprises. He served successively as Chairman of the Baoding Electric Light Company, General Manager of the Baoding Qianyi Flour Company, Director of the Jinan Power Company, and Chairman of the Jinan Electric Light Company. In 1932, when Song Hongbing founded the East Asia Woolen Mill in Tianjin, Wang invested over 500,000 yuan and became a major shareholder of the company. He was elected as a director in 1936 and as Chairman in 1941. Additionally, he held positions such as Manager of the Tianjin China Ice Factory and Director of the Zhichang Bank. ... Details+