Imperial Bank of China Building

The Imperial Bank of China Building, a striking Victorian structure located on the Bund in Shanghai, was originally designed in the mid-1880s for the American trading firm Russell & Company. It became the headquarters of the Imperial Bank of China in 1897 and was later renamed the Commercial Bank of China in 1913 after the fall of the imperial regime. The building has a rich history, including connections to the notorious Shanghai mobster Du Yuesheng, and underwent renovations in 2006, making it a fascinating site for both tourists and researchers interested in Shanghai's architectural and financial history.