SHANGHAI / Old & new names

Old & new names

Old names reveal changing uses and memories. Compare earlier names with the places you can find in Shanghai today.

Name in the pastFind it todayWhat changedRead the story
Normandie Apartments · 诺曼底公寓Wukang Mansion武康大楼Renamed
Cathay Hotel / Sassoon House · 华懋饭店 / 沙逊大厦Fairmont Peace Hotel和平饭店(北楼)Renamed
Route Ferguson · 福开森路Wukang Road武康路Renamed
Avenue Joffre · 霞飞路Middle Huaihai Road淮海中路Renamed
Route Dupleix · 巨泼来斯路Anfu Road安福路Renamed
Zhao Zhujiao Road · 赵主教路Wuyuan Road五原路Renamed
American Club · 美国花旗总会Shanghai Financial Court building上海金融法院所在建筑New use
Ohel Moishe / Ohel Moshe Synagogue · 摩西会堂Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum上海犹太难民纪念馆Museum includes historic site
Aili Garden / Hardoon’s Garden · 爱俪园 / 哈同花园Shanghai Exhibition Center · former garden site爱俪园旧址 / 上海展览中心Original garden gone