Union Building, Renaissance Revival bank building in Huangpu District, China
The Union Building features ornate classical columns, decorative friezes, and a grand entrance across its six-floor structure at 261 Sichuan Middle Road.
The 1916 construction marked a technological milestone as Shanghai's first steel-frame building, with materials imported from Germany's ThyssenKrupp Company.
The structure represents early 20th-century international architectural influences in Shanghai, combining European design elements with local construction methods.
Located near public transportation stations in Huangpu District, the building maintains regular opening hours and welcomes visitors interested in historical architecture.
The building's steel frame construction technique revolutionized Shanghai's architectural practices, setting new standards for urban development in the early 1900s.
Location: Huangpu District
Inception: 1916
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 6
GPS coordinates: 31.23610,121.48650
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:54
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