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Bank of China, Shanghai Branch Brief fact Height: 17 stories Completed in 1937 Floor space: 32,000 square meters Designed and constructed entirely by Chinese and featuring in distinctively Chinese national characteristics. Bank of China, Shanghai Branch History (历史变故) Original blueprint: 34 stories high; would be the tallest building in Shanghai; Foundation was solidly laid and concrete piles were punched down underground to the depth of 50 meters on both sides. After the foundation work was done: Victor Sassoon, who was the one of the biggest taxpayers in the international Concession, compelled the authority not to issue construction permit. He opposed the new establishment to exceed the height of his pyramid-style building spire. Thereafter: 17 stories, 30 centimeters lower than its neighboring building, Peace hotel Bank of China, Shanghai Branch physical feature Structure: two parts Eastern part: iron and steel framework; Western part: reinforced concrete structure; Exterior wall: covered with granite pieces Roof: tapered; covered with green glazed tiles; part of eaves decorated with arched stones; Entrance: relief depicting Confucius tour to various states (gone) Bank of China, Shanghai Branch physical feature Entrance steps: 9 stone steps show infinite wealth of the bank Underground treasury: theft proofing, fireproofing and waterproofing; 2-storied basement Strongly fortified door 10,000 cashboxes, as the biggest in the Far East Facilities: air conditioners, central heating and elevators were all installed, revealing advanced modern Chinese technology by then. Reputation: Honored by all means the most prominent building in the Far East at that time. Waibaidu Bridge (Garden Bridge) Reputation ( 声誉) It is spoken in the same breath as