Former Residence of Fang Xianzhi

　　The former residence of Fang Xianzhi is located at No. 109 Munan Road, Heping District, as it stands today. Built in 1942, it is a two-story Western-style building constructed with brick and wood. Its red roof stands out like a decorative accent. The exterior features white cement finish with irregular striped patterns, giving it a simple and bright appearance. The courtyard is neat and shaded by green trees. Currently, the residence is used as office space by a department of the Tianjin Finance Bureau and has been listed as an immovable cultural relic in Tianjin that has not yet been officially designated as a protected historical site.

　　Fang Xianzhi (1906~1968)　　Fang Xianzhi (1906–1968) was a renowned orthopedic expert and medical educator who dedicated his life to the orthopedic medical cause of his country and was honored as the “Sage of Orthopedics.” Fang Xianzhi was born on February 24, 1906, in Zhuji, Zhejiang Province. In 1925, he studied pre-medical courses at Shanghai Hujiang University, and in 1928, he entered Peking Union Medical College. After graduating in 1933, he stayed on at the college to work for nine years due to his outstanding academic performance. He served as a resident physician, chief resident, teaching assistant, lecturer, and associate professor, and also went to the United States for advanced studies in orthopedics. On December 8, 1941, after the outbreak of the Pacific War, Peking Union Medical... Details+