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We opened for business in Shanghai on 3 April 1865, from premises located on the waterfront (‘bund’). Business flourished over the next few decades and a new building was commissioned in 1919 to keep pace with growth. Alexander Stephen, Shanghai Manager, wanted an office that reflected HSBC’s fine standing in the city. The brief to architects Palmer and Turner was simple: ‘Spare no expense, and dominate the bund!’. The building was officially opened on 23 June 1923. Delve into its construction through this selection of records.

Construction Bank buildings Architecture The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Mainland China Shanghai

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Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on new premises for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of construction taking place on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of the octagonal hall in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of the octagonal hall in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of the banking hall in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of the banking hall in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of the Chinese department in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of the Chinese department in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of a marble staircase in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of a marble staircase in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of a manager's office in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of a manager's office in The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation new office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation office in Shanghai, China
Photograph of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation office in Shanghai, China