Buildings along parade path, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 1925

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Title: Buildings along parade path, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 1925
Published / Created: 1925
Publication Place: Canton, China, Asia
Description: #16 "The Shameen as seen from the roadway along the Chinese side of the canal. Left to right -- Hotel Victoria, Watson's Pharmacy and at extreme [right] the British Bridge. It was on this roadway that the paraders were killed on June 23. It was here that Sir James Jamieson, British Consul stood watching the parade." Several shops as seen from across the river. There are trees along the opposite side, as well as a bridge.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Photo relates to the Shameen incident of June 23, 1925, part of a nationwide series of strikes and demonstrations precipitated by the killing of 13 labor demonstrators by British police in Shanghai.
Extent: 10.5 x 16.75 cm.

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