From a grand hotel to an urban symbol: the Astor Hotel in old and new Tianjin
Abstract This article examines the enduring iconicity, multifaceted functions, and changing meanings of the Astor Hotel in Tianjin—one of the first international hotels in modern China—from the mid-19th century to the 21st century. Originally built more than 150 years ago, the Astor Hotel still stan...
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Main Author: | Taoyu Yang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-08-01
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Series: | Built Heritage |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43238-024-00142-3 |
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