Introduction to the Shikumen Houses of Shanghai
Written by Shanghai Expert: Harris, China, March 2012
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Comment from Shanghai Expert: Harris
In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Shikumen Houses came into being in the foreign concessions of Shanghai. In the European architectural style of closely connected townhouses and with the advantage of occupying less and low costs, the Shikumen Houses were massively built.
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