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Beijing,

1910

Watch Tower cf Chien-Men, Peking

The Watchtower of Chien-Men in Peking (Beijing) presided over the city until 1900 when it was burnt down during the Boxer Rebellion.

The Chien-Men or city gate of Peking (Beijing) was once one of the most notable structures in all of the city. In 1900, the structure was burnt down during the Boxer Rebellion. The towers, constructed of Burmese teak, rapidly burned to the delight of the foreign invaders, while Chinese firefighters