Shanghai China Ave Edward VII International Area 1930 Real Photo Postcard
Avenue Edward VII was a prominent east-west thoroughfare in Shanghai, forming a vital boundary between the International Settlement to its north and the French Concession to its south. Originally part of Rue du Consulat and other sections within the French Concession, it was renamed in 1906 to honor the British monarch, reflecting the intertwined European colonial presence in the city. The avenue served as a bustling commercial and residential corridor, showcasing a unique architectural blend of Western and traditional Chinese styles.
This postcard likely captures Shanghai in the 1920s or 1930s, a period when the city was a thriving international metropolis and financial hub in East Asia. Known as the "Paris of the East," Shanghai's treaty port status facilitated extensive foreign influence, visible in the diverse structures, modern infrastructure, and vibrant street life along Avenue Edward VII. The avenue's dynamic scene underscores Shanghai's cosmopolitan character before the upheavals of World War II and the subsequent Communist takeover in 1949, when it was eventually renamed Yan'an Road East.
This postcard likely captures Shanghai in the 1920s or 1930s, a period when the city was a thriving international metropolis and financial hub in East Asia. Known as the "Paris of the East," Shanghai's treaty port status facilitated extensive foreign influence, visible in the diverse structures, modern infrastructure, and vibrant street life along Avenue Edward VII. The avenue's dynamic scene underscores Shanghai's cosmopolitan character before the upheavals of World War II and the subsequent Communist takeover in 1949, when it was eventually renamed Yan'an Road East.
