The great activity observed in the building trade for some months has developed remarkably of late, and the record for 1914 has already passed that of any previous year in the history of Shanghai. It is " promis ing sign of growth that much undeveloped land is being built on, while whole blocks of ancient and unsanitary Chinese houses are being removed and their sites proved in appearance and value.
During the first three months of the present year, 2,304 houses were under construction, a number far in advance of the record for a similar period, viz., 1,350 in the first three months of 1906. It hes been cetimated that the number of houses erected in Shanghai this year will reach 9,600, but judging from present indications, this estimate will probably be exceeded.
All Types and Sizes, The increase is not confined to one type of house, or any particular district, Building operations are in
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