Union Church (Shanghai) Explained

Union Church is a former Protestant church in Shanghai, built in Gothic style in 1886. The building housed factory offices after 1949, when its steeple was removed. By 2005 it was neglected and became part of the restoration efforts of the Waitanyuan Project. While undergoing renovations, in 2007, it was ravaged by a fire^[1] and restored in 2010.^[2]

It served as a venue at the 9th Shanghai Biennale 2012 with an exhibition of Vincent Ward's art.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Historic Shanghai church further ruined by fire . . Jan 26, 2007 . October 26, 2014 . Washburn, Dan. Dan Washburn.
2. Web site: Union Church outlasts 128 years of trials . . December 24, 2013 . October 26, 2014 . Qia, Michelle.
3. Web site: Solo Exhibition at the Shanghai Biennale . . 2014 . October 26, 2014.
4. Web site: Art . Vincent Ward . October 26, 2014.