 今天和大家分享的是上海外滩的第二立面江西中路，为什么讲江西中路是外滩的第二立面？一般我们将外滩沿黄浦江一侧的百年老建筑称之为外滩的第一立面，这就好比上海的门面，而向西的四川中路、圆明园路及江西中路等通称之为第二立面，因为这几条马路上的建筑等级不亚于作为上海门面的外滩百年建筑，而作为曾经的外滩金融中心的地位中，后面的这些道路也都承担着不可或缺的作用。
随着旧改的进程，处在外滩第二立面的四川中路和江西中路也都进入了大面积土地征收改造的阶段，今天就是分享江西中路最北端，靠近苏州河一侧的部分内容。当然就这一段中还有不少老式的公寓大楼，这也会在今后的分享中提到。
在江西中路最北端的建筑中最著名的就是昨年英国人造的自来水公司大楼，这在上海自来水发展史上有着相当重要的一笔，这就是江西中路484号原英商自来水公司大楼。公和洋行设计，钢筋混凝土结构，1021年建。古典主义风格。立面纵横向三段式构图，转角部位略作装饰。以山花、壁柱和雕饰强调主入口立面。
1911年明信片上的自来水桥
原来水塔实际的位置 因为当年为了将杨树浦自来水厂的自来水从杨浦区（苏州河北）引入公共租界的中区（苏州河南）这个重要的商贸地区，特别在苏州河上的江西路架设一座自来水桥，让自来水的管道能够通过桥梁的方式跨越苏州河。 同时在江西中路香港路的东南角曾经还有过蓄水的水塔，后来随着苏州和南部地区也有了相应的自来水厂，这座桥和这个水塔就被拆除了。
就目前来说，除了自来水公司大楼长期作为公司办公用途保存完好，周边其他的建筑都已经不堪重负，那么一旦拆除重建就面临着退到红线以外，这地方的地形地貌就会发生很大的变化，而像这一类对上海城市变迁有着重要意义的路段在改造中就需要相当谨慎。
The Desolate Northern End of Jiangxi Middle Road Today, I would like to share insights
about Jiangxi Middle Road, regarded as the second façade of the Bund in
Shanghai. Why is Jiangxi Middle Road considered the second façade of the Bund?
Typically, the century-old buildings lining the Huangpu River are referred to
as the first façade of the Bund, serving as Shanghai's prominent face. In
contrast, the westward streets, such as Sichuan Middle Road, Yuanmingyuan Road,
and Jiangxi Middle Road, collectively form the second façade. The architectural
significance of these roads rivals that of the Bund's historic edifices, as
they have played an indispensable role in the area’s former status as a
financial hub. With the ongoing urban renewal efforts,
both Sichuan Middle Road and Jiangxi Middle Road, positioned as the second
façade of the Bund, have entered a phase of extensive land acquisition and
redevelopment. Today, I will focus on the northernmost section of Jiangxi
Middle Road, particularly near the Suzhou River. This segment still features
several vintage apartment buildings, which I intend to discuss in future
shares. Among the notable structures at the
northern end of Jiangxi Middle Road is the former British Waterworks Company
building, located at No. 484 Jiangxi Middle Road. This building holds
significant historical value in the development of Shanghai's water supply,
having been designed by a British firm and completed in 1921. It features a
reinforced concrete structure in a classical architectural style, characterized
by a tripartite façade and subtle decorative elements at the corners, with the
main entrance accentuated by pediments, pilasters, and ornate detailing. Historically, the construction of this
building was crucial for transporting water from the Yangshupu Waterworks in
Yangpu District (north of the Suzhou River) into the central commercial area of
the International Settlement (south of the Suzhou River). A water bridge was
built across the Suzhou River on Jiangxi Road to facilitate the passage of
water pipes. Additionally, at the southeast corner
of Jiangxi Middle Road and Hong Kong Road, there once stood a water tower for
water storage. However, with the establishment of corresponding waterworks in
Suzhou and the southern regions, both the bridge and the water tower were
eventually dismantled. Currently, while the Waterworks Company building remains well-preserved and continues to serve as an office space, the surrounding structures have deteriorated significantly. Once demolition and reconstruction commence, they may encroach upon the designated red line, leading to substantial alterations in the local topography. Given the historical significance of such areas in Shanghai's urban transformation, careful consideration is imperative during the redevelopment process. |
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