內容大鋼
Pride of Place: Stories Behind Historic Shanghai Landmarks(《上海印記:地標中的城市記憶》)是上海地情普及系列叢書(Shanghai Local History Series)之一,由上海通志館(Shanghai Local Chronicles Library)和上海日報(Shanghai Daily)共同策劃、主編。內容主要摘編翻譯自上海通志館主編的「上海地情普及系列叢書」第二輯,通過聚焦人民廣場、徐家匯、陸家嘴、新天地、靜安寺等上海熱門「打卡地」,介紹其中地標性建築的前世今生,知名歷史人物的海派足跡,以及城市發展變遷過程中的精彩故事,展現這些繁華商圈背後的文化底蘊和歷史魅力,幫助外籍人士認識上海、了解上海、愛上上海。
目錄
Preface
People』s Square
People』s Square and People』s Park: The Pulsating Heart of the City
How China』s Shopping Mecca Evolved from a Shanghai Racecourse
Magic of Reinvention: A Muddy Flat Evolves into an Icon of Modern History
Grand Theater: An Artifact from the Golden Age of Cinema
Shanghai』s First Skyscraper Symbolizes the City』s Rich Architectural Heritage
Music to the Ears: The Theater that Became 『Hallowed Ground』 of Opera
Shanghai Museum: A Jewel of Cultural and Historical Splendor
The Theater Whose Name Says It All: Grand in Design, Grand in Reputation
Window to the City: The Role of Urban Planning in Molding Modern Shanghai
Xintiandi
Shikumen: A Lasting Symbol of Shanghai』s Cultural Heritage
Huaihai Road: Shanghai』s Epitome of Taste and Style, History and Culture
Quintessential Shikumen Buildings Woven into the Fabric of Modern Chinese History
Where Shanghai』s Elite Once Hobnobbed, Memories of a Glamorous Past Persist
Political and Business Luminaries Once Hung Their Hats on a Road Bearing Their Legacy
Take a Stroll Along the Street with Many Famous Names
Iconic Stone-Gate Architectural Heritage Integrated with Modern Embellishment
How Xintiandi, with a Historic Twist, Set a New Standard for Mall Development
Downtown Park Highlights Role of Green Oases in Urban Redevelopment Planning
Sinan Road: A Tranquil Historical Path of People Prominent in Shanghai』s History
Jing』an Temple
Jing』an Temple Remains a Treasure in the District that Bears Its Name
Nanjing Road W. is Famous, but How did this Iconic Street Come to Pass?
Three Splendid Gardens that Passed into History Leave a Cultural Legacy
Fairy-Tale Villa of a Swedish Shipping Magnate Retains Iconic Status
Initially a Tribute to Sino-Soviet Ties, Exhibition Center Retains Prominence
A Famous Family, a Famous Garden now Preserved for Posterity
Family Mansion Turned Children』s Palace Records City』s Rich History
『Premier Music Venue of the Far East』 Once Oozed Glamor and Notoriety
Majestic Theater Lives up to Its Name Through Many Transformations
The Culinary Roots of the Jing』an Temple Area are Deep and Delectable
Journey to the Past: The Compelling Narrative of Shanghai History Museum
Xujiahui
From a Scholar』s Legacy, East-Meets-West Culture Creates a Unique Domain
The Legacy of an Orphanage in Modern Education and Skilled Crafts
Enlightened Education of Orphans Transformed China Arts and Craftsmanship
Gothic Cathedral Stands as a Testament to Community Spirit and Architectural Pride
Starting from a Flood Crisis, Modern Education in Shanghai was Born
A Historical Library Whose Past Continues to Define Its Modern Presence
The Pioneer of Modern Chinese Meteorology, Astronomy and Seismology
Shanghai Film Museum Projects the Golden Past of China』s Silver Screen
Fascinating Anecdotes of Chinese Music are Preserved in the 『Little Red Building』
Thanks to Tintin Comics, a Chinese Sculptor Became a European Sensation
Lujiazui
The Financial Epicenter that Owes Its Pedigree to a Famous Ancient Scholar
The Century-Old Mansion of a Shipping Magnate Stands as a Tribute to Patriotism
Shipyards in the 19th Century Anchored the Future of Pudong Modernization
Patriotism Beyond the ABCs: A School that Turned Idealism into Action
Underground 『Steel Veins』 Transformed Pudong』s Development Above Them
Global Competition: How the Design of Shanghai』s Financial District Evolved
The Dramatic Transformation of Paddy Fields into the 『Wall Street of China』
『Four Giants』: Architectural Feats that Created Shanghai』s Famous Skyline
The 『Oriental Champs-?lys?es』 Blends French Esthetics with Chinese Culture
The Shopping Mall that Broke Precedent and Set a New Standard of Retailing
Afterword