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寶慶路相當短,，短到常常讓人忽略，但是它又是早年從北火車站到徐家匯的一條主干道,，它從常熟路淮海中路開始到向南向徐家匯方向,，兩個路口一過就是衡山路了，所以大多數(shù)人都以為這條路就是衡山路,，其實從淮海中路到桃江路（原來叫靖江路）這一段是叫寶慶路,。 
關(guān)于寶慶路的具體信息還是需要從老地圖上來尋找，雖然1947年寶慶路1號已經(jīng)改為“上海市警察保安部隊常熟分局,，但是從歷史的軌跡上可以看到此類單位駐地的延續(xù)性,，早年的福熙巡捕房到后來的徐匯分局就是它的軌跡。 寶慶路2號那時還是美孚石油的加油站,，所以到了后來強生出租公司時它也順理成章地作為強生出租公司的加油站,，后來這塊地皮蓋了強生出租公司的大樓，結(jié)果被公司當時與鄉(xiāng)鎮(zhèn)企業(yè)的對賭中輸?shù)粽麠澊髽堑乃袡?quán),。寶慶路10號那時還是常熟區(qū)區(qū)民代表大會的舊址,。寶慶路19號的大華醫(yī)院名字居然一直延續(xù)到改革開放之后。它的后面原來還有一個國立北平圖書館,，現(xiàn)在也劃歸五官科醫(yī)院的一部分了,。
寶慶路雖然很短，但是老上海情結(jié)很濃,，有些老上海人雖然記不清現(xiàn)在那些新大樓的名字,，但是對于原來的地標性建筑還是十分清楚，如寶慶路1號的徐匯分局（早年的福熙巡捕房）,，寶慶路2號的加油站,。
現(xiàn)在的寶慶路變化還是比較大的，但是又有新的熱點引起大家的關(guān)注,，這就是寶慶路3號，這應(yīng)該是一個拖了很長時間的故事,，牽涉到很多人文背景和上海地產(chǎn)界的內(nèi)幕,，有些甚至于是有關(guān)部門刻意回避的信息,，還好現(xiàn)在最后把它作為一個博物館處理方式的歸屬對于老房子來說還是令人欣慰的。
可能有人疑惑寶慶路上這張空無一人的照片怎么拍出來的,，其實只要大家還沒有忘記全民戴口罩的那段時間就應(yīng)該明白了,，2020年2月期間，當時我從家一路騎車拍攝,，先到徐家匯再從肇嘉浜路折返向東,，一直到外灘（詳情請見：上海人進入第二階段自我隔離期）
寶慶路9弄是緊貼寶慶路3號的一條弄堂，南側(cè)是一長排花園洋房,，現(xiàn)在復(fù)興中路一側(cè)破墻透綠,，可以讓大家近觀這些上海老洋房，需要仔細觀察的可以從弄堂走到底轉(zhuǎn)進去看看,。
現(xiàn)在因為不談個人崇拜,，所以也很少有人提及寶慶路10號的電動工具研究所，其實這里是老江從政前做工程師時的單位,，有興趣的朋友可以去膜拜一下,。寶慶路上最近變化較大的是桃江路口的光明集團總部，這是他們把華山路上原來的集團總部改為上海老品牌館后將辦公區(qū)域挪到這里來,，當然這一片的老洋房也得到了整體的改造和提升,。
這是一條很短的路，但是在citywalk中它的信息量卻不可忽略,，無論是從淮海中路還是復(fù)興中路走,，我們都會將它作為一個重點來講述。The Often Overlooked Baoqing RoadBaoqing Road is remarkably short, so much so that it is frequentlyarded; yet, it once served as a major thoroughfare connecting the North Railway Station to Xujiahui. It begins at the intersection of Changshu Road and Huaihai Middle Road, extending southward toward Xujiahui, with the next junction leading directly into Hengshan Road. Consequently, many assume that this brief stretch is merely an extension of Hengshan Road, when in fact, the segment from Huaihai Middle Road to Taojiang Road (formerly known as Jingjiang Road) is designated as Baoqing Road.
Despite its brevity, Baoqing Road is steeped in the nostalgia of old Shanghai. While some long-time residents may struggle to recall the names of contemporary skyscrapers, they remain vividly aware of the original landmark buildings, such as the Xuhui Branch at No. 1 Baoqing Road (formerly the Fuxi Police Station) and the gas station at No. 2.The transformation of Baoqing Road over the years has been significant, yet new focal points have emerged to capture public interest. Notably, No. 3 Baoqing Road has become the center of a lengthy narrative intertwined with various cultural contexts and the intricacies of Shanghai's real estate sector, including information that some authorities have deliberately chosen to obscure. Thankfully, the decision to transform this site into a museum offers a comforting resolution for the historic structure.
Some may wonder how I managed to capture this solitary photograph of Baoqing Road devoid of any pedestrians. The answer lies in the collective memory of the time when mask-wearing became ubiquitous; during February 2020, I rode my bicycle from my home, first making my way to Xujiahui before retracing my route along Zhaojiabang Road, ultimately heading eastward to the Bund.Lane 9 Baoqing, adjacent to No. 3 Baoqing Road, is a charming alley flanked by a long row of garden villas on its southern side. The breach in the wall on the side of Fuxing Zhong Road allows a glimpse of these historic Shanghai residences, inviting those with a keen eye to stroll through the alley and explore further.In recent times, discussions of personal glorification have diminished, leading to fewer mentions of the Electric Tools Research Institute at No. 10 Baoqing Road. This was, in fact, the workplace of the former engineer before his political career took off. Interested individuals might find it worthwhile to pay homage to this site.
Noteworthy changes have occurred along Baoqing Road, particularly at the intersection with Taojiang Road, where the headquarters of Guangming Group has relocated. This transition involved converting their original headquarters on Huashan Road into the Shanghai Old Brand Museum, subsequently moving their office operations here. The surrounding collection of old villas has also undergone significant renovation and enhancement.
Although Baoqing Road is brief, its importance within the context of city walks is undeniable. Whether approaching from Huaihai Middle Road or Fuxing Zhong Road, we shall certainly highlight this path as a focal point in our narrative.
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