Shanghai bridge is back

The old bridge over the Suzhou Creek at Shanghai is back in position after being taken away for a complete restoration and makeover.

The bridge has long been a landmark in Shanghai and now it is again carrying traffic and pedestrians over the Creek.

The photograph shows the bridge in the 1930s, with what is probably a building of the British consulate in the foreground. The Russian Consulate can be seen behind the bridge with the Astor House Hotel across the road.

See also the June 2, 2009, story “Historic Shanghai bridge gets a facelift.”

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