The Modern History of Zhang 'an

After the south bank of Jiaojiang River was isolated as a trading port, haimen port became active and became a transportation economic center, and Zhang 'an continued its position as an economic center. From the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, Zhang 'an's economy was prosperous, and shops from all walks of life were readily available, including western medicine, pawnbroker, northern and southern goods, department stores, brewing, dyehouse, bamboo wood charcoal, rice industry, copper and tin blacksmiths, vegetables, melons and fruits, aquatic products, restaurants, inns, etc. In the meantime, old-fashioned plaques were faintly revealed, and people flourished and merchants gathered. The east-west direction of the ancient street is about 66 meters long and only about 3 meters wide. There are three temples (Ye, Lu and Lin Ancestral Hall), two pavilions (Wenchang Pavilion), two temples (Dongyue Temple and Cishan Temple) and one bridge (Zhang 'an Bridge) in the street. First, there are Hong, Tong and Lin, and then there are surnames such as Lu, Ye, Qiao and Zhang. From the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, there were many shops, including Justin Cheung Fengnan North Goods, ye yi Daranfang, Fuxing Hospital, Gongji Hospital, Wangtongde South Goods, Yong Cheng Department Store and Wuzhou Pharmacy Distribution Office. Qiaodong Street has Fang Longsheng, Fang Wansheng, Ding Chunsheng, Tongren Chun and Fang Yiren, and the North and South cargo parties are at their peak; Pastries include Zhang Dingfeng, Lu Juyuan, Yisheng, Ye Shunli and Lu Fuji; Department stores include Ye Zaideng, Chi Jinchun and Ye Heli; Grocery leaves Yuan Heng; Pawn has Huang Yutai; Dyeing houses have more than Yongfeng and Yu Yongsheng; The wineries include Lu Fuchang, Lu Juyuan and Li Fuxing, as well as Lu Qingxiang's fashion jewelry, Cui Yuanfeng and other merchants' store numbers and century-old brands, which also retain the prosperous atmosphere of that year. In this old street, there is the drug number of "Fang Wansheng" in the 11th year of Jiaqing (186) and the former site of "Yu Yongsheng" dyehouse. In the twelfth year of Qianlong (1747), Hongshi Xiaojie Gate Square; In the second year of Xianfeng (1852), the Temple of Ancestral Mountain; In the 24th year of Guangxu (1898), Ye Shengwu's book returned to Puzha; Ten years of Tongzhi (1871) entered Cai Diankui's former residence, Cai Jia's home; In the twenty-first year of Daoguang (1841), Ye's Ancestral Hall; Aofeng Gate in the 26th year of Guangxu (196); In the fifty-fourth year of Qianlong (1789), Zhang 'an Bridge and other historical sites. Walking into Zhang 'an Old Street, you can personally appreciate the tranquility in the hustle and bustle, feel the prosperity and decline of the city, and the long historical years have passed in a hurry. The scenery of Zhang 'an in those days is long gone, but walking through the streets, some surviving buildings and words can still make people deeply feel the charm of the old street, but Zhang 'an's ancient cultural relics and cultural landscape all show a page of the glorious history of the ancient county. Zhang 'an Street is located on the north bank of Jiaojiang District, Taizhou City, adjacent to Qiansuo Street in the east and south. The whole street has jurisdiction over 4 administrative villages and 82 natural villages, with a geographical area of 62.9 square kilometers and a population of 78,. The geographical position is superior, and the traffic is convenient. Jiaojiang Bridge spans the north and south, the provincial highway "83" passes through the territory, and the construction of the double track of the 75 provincial highway is about to start. The entrance of the planned east extension section of Taima Expressway is the largest and most populous street in Jiaojiang District. Zhang' an has a long history. It was changed from Huipu to Zhang' an in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was always the political, economic and cultural center of Taizhou from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, it was changed to Baole Township. In the Qing Dynasty, Puzhang Town was established, which was called Zhang' an Township in the Republic of China. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was built in Linhai County. In 1984, it was changed to Zhang' an District of Jiaojiang City. In 1992, Zilin and Yang Si Township were merged into Zhang' an The rich land resources, human resources and characteristic tourism resources represented by ancient county culture fully show its great development potential.