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Inside an iconic Shanghai slaughterhouse, beauty masks a dark past

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A 1933 British-built concrete structure in Shanghai was originally designed to house slaughterhouses for cattle, a function now obscured by modern skyscrapers. The building's industrial history contrasts sharply with its current status as a prominent architectural landmark, with the original purpose remaining the primary documented fact.

Key points

• The building was constructed in 1933 by the British architectural firm Balfours.
• Its original function was to house cattle slaughterhouses, a purpose now hidden behind modern glass facades.

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The source provides no details on the building's current operational status, visitor capacity, or specific architectural design features beyond its industrial origin.

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