The view northward from the Zhanqiao Pier to the downtown area. St Michael's Cathedral was the tallest building 100 years ago. [Photo by Zhao Jianpeng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The Bodewig Commercial Building, built in 1900, was removed and then reconstructed at the intersection of Guangxi Road and Anhui Road. [Photo by Zhao Jianpeng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Foreign sailors ride rickshaws on Zhongshan Road, a major north-south road, 100 years ago. Today, one is more likely to see a burgundy SUV. [Photo by Zhao Jianpeng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A century-old building still stands at the intersection of Guangxi Road and Zhejiang Road. [Photo by Zhao Jianpeng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhanqiao Pier was 200 meters long when it was completed in 1893. Now is has been lengthened to 440 meters. [Photo by Zhao Jianpeng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

St Michael's Cathedral still stands after 100 years. [Photo by Zhao Jianpeng/for chinadaily.com.cn]