The Great World

Title : The Great World

Topic : Virtual Shanghai

Location : Shanghai: French Concession

Date (start) : 1931

Estimated dates : 1931-1939

Nature : B&W Photo

Support image : Paper

Information data : It was built in 1917 and was the first recreation ground in Shanghai, giving a decisive turn to the reputation of the French concession, because it became the preferred meeting point of famous bandits. Moreover it changed its façade three times, in 1924 and assuming the last one in 1931, and that one of the surrounding area that became completely commercial.

Private Repository : Raymond Vibien Family Album

Keywords : Great World;theater;theatre;bombing;entertainment;leisure;war;refugee;

Keywords (fr) : Grand Monde;théâtre;bombardement;distraction;loisir;guerre;réfugié;

Street name : Edward VII