Former Residence of Li Zhuchen

　　The former residence of Li Zhuchen is situated at No. 202 (now No. 102) Machang Road, Heping District, Tianjin. It is a four-story wooden building among a row of apartment blocks. There is a small courtyard upon entering, with eight rooms in total on the upper and lower floors, all facing north and south. Ascending the stairs to the second floor, the front and back rooms are guest rooms, while the third and fourth floors house the main living quarters. In 1952, Chairman Mao Zedong stayed here during his inspection visit to Tianjin. Nowadays, this row of apartment buildings has aged considerably after years of exposure to the elements.

　　Li Zhuchen (1881–1968) once served as Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Acting Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic National Construction Association (CDNCA), Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), and Minister of Light Industry. He was also the founder of the Tianjin Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Tianjin branch of the CDNCA.

　　

　　Li Zhuchen (1882~1968)　　Li Zhuchen (1882–1968) General Manager of Tianjin Jiuda Salt Industry Company, Minister of Light Industry, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC. Born in September 16, 1882, in Maoba Village, Yongshun County, Hunan Province. He attended private school at the age of seven, where he was diligent and studious, earning the admiration of his teacher, who believed him to be a talent capable of building the nation. In 1898, he took the imperial child examination. In 1901, he ranked first in the Yongshun Prefecture examination. He detested the corrupt realities of society and no longer wished to pursue the imperial examination path. Inspired by excerpts from "Words of Warning in Times of Prosperity" and the famous line from the "Book of Changes"... Details+