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The Shanghai customs house is a landmark eight story building
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Shanghai's customs house is one of the most beloved symbols of Shanghai and testimony to the role of trade in the growth and development of this giant metropolis. The first customs house was built in the 17th century. The British consul built on the Bund in the 19th century. The building was often destroyed during uprisings before it was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1927. |
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