Aerial view of the Bund, Shanghai
Collection
Identifier
Ep01-746
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Ep01-746. In the foreground is the meteorological signal tower (Gutzlaff Signal Tower). The large building (with dome) is the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Note the late-stage construction of the Custom House clock tower, completed in 1927. This photograph was probably taken from a military plane during 1927 Shanghai Defence Force deployment.
Location
Estimated Date
1927
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
