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現在大多數關于扆虹園的報道開頭部分都是：2014年8月，有新聞報道：上海正在動遷的武進路453號-457號,，露出被違章建筑遮蔽的老宅,，那棟老宅就是民國時曾名噪一時的扆虹園。 
從四川北路壹豐廣場只能看到它的背面 而作為2014年前早已開始系統(tǒng)性介入上海老建筑拍攝圈的我,，還是有必要重提當時扆虹園這棟建筑被挖掘的過程,，記得當時很多人都是熱衷于到四川北路上的中信大廈天臺上拍攝浦江兩岸的景色，因為這是當時這個位置是可以俯瞰到陸家嘴和外灘老建筑,、蘇州河一線的最佳取景點,。 顯然當大多數人都在對著黃浦江蘇州河口這個位置不停拍攝時，同樣喜歡拍攝記錄上海老建筑的攝影師@基諾卻將鏡頭瞄準了海寧路北側的這片當時可能會被拆遷的區(qū)域,。 而在他的俯瞰下發(fā)現武進路靠近江西北路這個位置,，居然有一棟建筑的南立面呈現扇面的形狀，于是他將照片發(fā)到網上與大家共同尋找它的背景資料,，在眾多網友提供的信息后,，這棟建筑開始浮現它的實際背景，于是媒體跟進,，可是隨后所有的媒體幾乎只字未提最早發(fā)現此建筑的攝影師@基諾,，我們可以想象一下，如果沒有他的俯拍照片,，在一幫急于在動遷中賺一票的人中間,，恐怕沒人會在意動遷地塊中的建筑和人文背景的價值，極有可能沒多久本身就已經淹沒在一堆亂七八糟建筑中的扆虹園就會倒在推土機下,。
曾經在已經被拆除的江西北路沿街公寓樓上也拍過這個扇面
同時當時熱心于挖掘上海建筑歷史,、人文背景的網友也是相當厲害，也正是他們提供了早期扆虹園的照片,，挖掘出孫中山先生三次在此參與活動的史料,，所以它不僅僅是一棟建筑的歷史,，也是孫中山先生早期在上海活動珍貴史料的實質性補充,。 我獲知消息后也曾努力尋找拍攝機會,，摸進人已經搬走的空房子,，見過這個扇面的建筑內部形狀,，后來還在江西北路那個沿街公寓上拍攝過露出來的立面。
趙岐峰公像堂匾額的位置
后來在周邊都拆平時也去留意一下它保留的狀態(tài),，期待它的重生,。
當然有了航拍的機會是也不會錯過對這棟建筑的完整記錄。
接下來看看網間相關報道中關于扆虹園的部分信息：@程程家的兔兔寫的《上海文學館,？嗯,，我就是扆虹園》比較詳細，其中提到：扆虹園最初是清末粵商趙岐峰在虹口公共租界建的一座小巧精致的私家花園,，頗具中西合璧式園林的味道,。
整幢建筑前后共四進，沿老靶子路大門建有二層樓房,，中間為石柱,、石板砌成的門樓；過二層樓房為一長方形天井,，種有花草,；第三進為三層樓房，第四進為廳堂,；朝南辟有花園,。扆虹園內陳設器物以舶來品為多，當時的官商社團,、士紳名流常常假座以宴賓客,。主人趙岐峰長子趙灼臣曾擔任廣東旅滬同鄉(xiāng)團體廣肇公所的董事。說起扆虹園為何會坐落在虹口,，其中還有一段曲折的歷史,。1853年上海爆發(fā)了小刀會起義，由于起義軍首領劉麗川是廣東人,，又有商會背景,，大批旅滬廣東人加入了起義軍。起義失敗后,，清政府對粵民采取了報復和防范措施,。上海道臺藍蔚雯發(fā)了一道“十不準”公告，其中一條就是禁止廣東人在縣城內居住經商,，有相當一部分廣東人不得不遷至離縣城較遠的虹口,，這一禁令直至19世紀70年代仍被嚴格執(zhí)行,。此時，虹口剛辟為美租界不久,，美商如旗昌洋行等也從廣州帶來了一批粵籍員工,，他們互相引薦，越聚越多,，漸漸地虹口成了廣東人的聚集地,。今天的天潼路、武昌路,、四川北路,、江西北路等昔日均有“廣東街”之稱。于是光緒末年趙岐峰為扆虹園選址時,，很自然首選了廣東人聚集的老靶子路（今武進路）北江西路（今江西北路）的東南角,，這里也是華界和公共租界（原美租界）的交界處，屬于公共租界,。
1911年底的《申報》有題為“粵人公?大總統(tǒng)”記載：12月30日“晚七時,，旅滬廣東各團體假靶子路扆虹園，公請孫大總統(tǒng)赴宴,。懸燈結彩,，陳設輝煌，頗極一時之盛,?！薄睹窳蟆穲髮В骸笆峭恚渫l(xiāng)旅滬人士假老靶子路扆虹園設宴歡迎,，以表桑梓之誼,。……席間由王云五代表全體致頌詞,，當由孫先生親賜答詞,。……暢談兩小時,，始行作別,。”1911年12月30日,，是孫中山被選為臨時大總統(tǒng)的第二天,，剛被選上的孫中山，這天的安排格外忙碌,。早晨有日本友人頭山滿來訪,；接著召開了中國同盟會本部臨時會議，會上改定了同盟會暫行章程，同時發(fā)布《中國同盟會意見書》,。下午孫中山接待了《大陸報》的記者及社會黨本部長江亢虎,。晚上，孫在黃興,、湯化龍,、張繼等人的陪同下，招待在滬的日本友人犬養(yǎng)毅,。如此忙碌的行程之下還特地撥冗前往扆虹園,，出席廣東旅滬各團體宴會，扆虹園的這場盛會為何對孫中山這么重要,？
查閱史料,，時任總統(tǒng)府秘書長胡漢民的回憶給了我們答案：“決定總統(tǒng)于陽歷一月一日就職”。從12月29日到翌年元旦,，短短三天內要緊急籌募組織臨時政府和臨時大總統(tǒng)就職的款項,。唯一的辦法是“急就旅滬之廣肇潮嘉同鄉(xiāng),，募得軍資七十余萬，以為臨時政府急需”,。1912年元旦上海廣肇公所,、潮州會館諸粵商依照扆虹園盛會之約,，向南京臨時政府如數匯上月息七厘，期限為四個月的借款,。這對財政困窘的臨時政府來說,，不啻是雪中送炭！孫中山接到此款后,，致電桑梓諸公,，表示“此次各同鄉(xiāng)熱心借款，以助軍餉,，急公好義,，實深感荷?！?/strong> 我們期待上海文學館的早日落成,，希望屆時可以將中共四大紀念館、今潮八弄和英華書院等一起串起來,，這樣就可以有一個較為完整的內容,。
四川北路920號天臺俯視的角度 Currently, most reports concerning Yihong Garden commence with the following narrative: In August 2014, news emerged that the residence at 453-457 Wujin Road, shrouded by illegal constructions, was being relocated, revealing the once-renowned Yihong Garden from the Republic of China era.As someone who had already begun systematically documenting Shanghai's historical architecture prior to 2014, I find it essential to revisit the excavation process of Yihong Garden. I recall that many enthusiasts flocked to the rooftop of the CITIC Tower on North Sichuan Road to capture the picturesque views of both banks of the Huangpu River, as this location offered the most splendid vantage point to overlook the architectural marvels of Lujiazui and the Bund, as well as the Suzhou River.While the majority were preoccupied with photographing the confluence of the Huangpu River and Suzhou River, the photographer @Jino, who shares a passion for documenting Shanghai's historical edifices, directed his lens towards the area on the north side of Haining Road, which was likely slated for demolition.
From his elevated perspective, he discovered that a building near Wujin Road and Jiangxi North Road had a south-facing facade shaped like a fan. He subsequently shared the photograph online, inviting others to assist in uncovering its historical context. With the contributions of numerous netizens, the true background of this building began to emerge, prompting media attention. However, it is noteworthy that almost all reports failed to acknowledge the initial discovery made by photographer @Jino. One can only imagine that, without his aerial photograph, amidst a throng of individuals eager to profit from the relocation, the architectural and cultural significance of the structures in the demolition zone would likely have gone unnoticed. Yihong Garden, which could have easily succumbed to the relentless march of bulldozers, risked being lost amidst a sea of chaotic constructions.At the same time, the enthusiastic netizens dedicated to uncovering the architectural history and cultural background of Shanghai were remarkably adept. It was they who provided the early photographs of the famed Yihongyuan and unearthed historical materials documenting Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s engagements there. Thus, it transcends the mere historical narrative of a building, serving as a significant contribution to the historical record of Dr. Sun's early activities in Shanghai.Upon receiving this information, I endeavored to find opportunities for photography, stealthily entering vacant residences that had already been vacated to glimpse the internal architectural forms of this structure. Later, I captured images of the exposed facade on the street-facing apartment along North Jiangxi Road.As developments unfolded and the surrounding area was cleared, I maintained vigilance over its preserved state, eagerly anticipating its rejuvenation. Naturally, when the opportunity for aerial photography arose, I seized the chance to document this building in its entirety.Next, let us examine some information regarding Yihongyuan as reported online. An in-depth account by @程程家的兔兔 titled "Shanghai Literary Museum? Indeed, I am Yihongyuan," details that Yihongyuan was initially constructed by the Cantonese merchant Zhao Qifeng during the late Qing Dynasty as a charming and exquisite private garden in the Hongkou Public Concession, embodying the essence of a Sino-Western landscaped garden.The entire structure comprises four distinct sections, with a two building constructed along Laobazi Road, featuring a central gatehouse made of stone pillars and stone. Beyond this two edifice lies a courtyard adorned with various flowers and plants. The third section consists of a three-story building, while fourth section serves as the main hall, complemented by a garden facing south.Within Yihongyuan, the furnishings predominantly consist of imported items, and it was a favored venue for officials, merchants, and prominent gentry to host banquets for their guests. The owner, Zhao Qifeng's eldest son, Zhao Zhuochen, served as a director of the Guangzhao Public Hall, representing the Guangdong expatriate community in Shanghai.The establishment of Yihongyuan in Hongkou is tied to a convoluted historical narrative. In 1853, the Small Sword Society uprising erupted in Shanghai, led by Liu Lichuan, a Guangdong native with ties to the mercantile community. A significant number of Guangdong expatriates joined the insurrection. Following its failure, the Qing government enacted retaliatory and preventative measures against the Cantonese populace. The Shanghai Daotai, Lan Weiwen, issued a "Ten Prohibitions" decree, one of which forbade Guangdong residents from living or conducting business within the county seat. Consequently, many Guangdong individuals were compelled to relocate to the more distant Hongkou, a ban that remained strictly enforced until the 1870s.During this period, Hongkou had recently been designated as the American Concession. American merchants, such as Qichang Shipping Company, brought a number of Guangdong employees from Guangzhou, leading to mutual introductions and an increasing population of Cantonese. Over time, Hongkou evolved into a hub for the Guangdong community. Streets such as Tian Tong Road, Wuchang Road, Sichuan North Road, and Jiangxi North Road were once referred to as "Guangdong Street." Thus, when Zhao Qifeng selected the site for Yihongyuan in the late Guangxu era, it was only natural that he chose the southeastern corner of Laobazi Road (now Wujin Road) and North Jiangxi Road, an area that marked the intersection of the Chinese and public concessions (formerly the American Concession), and fell within the public concession territory.The *Shen Bao* newspaper from the end of 1911 features an article titled “Canton Associations Honor the President,” which records that on December 30 at 7 PM, various Guangdong associations in Shanghai hosted a banquet at Yihongyuan on Laobazi Road, extending an invitation to President Sun Yat-sen. The was adorned with lanterns and decorations, creating a splendid atmosphere befitting the occasion. The *Min Li Bao* reported: “That evening, local expatriates from Guangdong held a banquet at Yihongyuan to express their ties to their homeland. During the gathering, Wang Yunwu delivered a speech on behalf of all attendees, to which Mr. Sun graciously responded. They conversed for two hours before bidding farewell.”December 30, 1911, marked the day after Sun Yat-sen was elected as the provisional president. Newly elected, Sun's schedule was exceptionally busy. In the morning, he received a visit from his Japanese friend, Tōyama Mitsuru; subsequently, he convened an emergency meeting of the Chinese Revolutionary Alliance, during which they revised the provisional constitution and issued the “Opinions of the Chinese Revolutionary Alliance.” In the afternoon, Sun met with a reporter from the *Dalu Bao* and Jiang Kanghu, the Minister of the Socialist Party. In the evening, accompanied by Huang Xing, Tang Hualong, Zhang Ji, and others, he entertained his Japanese friend Inukai Tsuyoshi. Amid such a hectic itinerary, he made a special effort to attend the banquet at Yihongyuan hosted by the Guangdong expatriate associations. Why was this grand event so significant for Sun Yat-sen?Historical records provide an answer through the recollections of Hu Hanmin, then Secretary-General of the Presidential Office: “It was decided that the President would assume office on January 1.” From December 29 to the following New Year’s Day, there was a mere three-day window to urgently raise funds for the organization of a provisional government and the inauguration of the provisional president. The only viable solution was to quickly mobilize the expatriates from Guangdong in Shanghai, raising over 700,000 yuan for the urgent needs of the provisional government.On New Year's Day 1912, the Guangdong merchants from the Guangzhao Guild and the Chaozhou Association, in accordance with the agreement made at the grand gathering at Yihongyuan, remitted the monthly interest of seven percent to the provisional government in Nanjing for a loan with a term of four months. This financial support was akin to a timely boon for the cash-strapped provisional government. Upon receiving the funds, Sun Yat-sen expressed his heartfelt gratitude in a telegram to the members of the Guangdong community, stating, “The enthusiastic support from our fellow townsmen in providing this loan to assist with military expenses reflects their urgent public spirit and noble intentions, for which I am profoundly grateful.”
We eagerly anticipate the prompt completion of the Shanghai Literature Museum, hoping that it will serve as a nexus connecting the Memorial Hall of the Fourth National Congress of the Communist Party, the present-day Qiaoba Alley, and Yinghua College, thereby creating a more cohesive narrative of our shared history.
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