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In the ancient town of Yangliuqing in Tianjin, there is a Fengshui Baodi Yijie, which is known as the rich and powerful. In the south of the street, there is the Shijia courtyard, the largest residential building in North China, and in the north of the street, just across the road, there is the more ancient Anjia courtyard. It has spent 150 years with history, witnessed the prosperity and bustle of the ancient town, and recorded the traces and features of the years.

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In the ancient town of Yangliuqing in Tianjin, there is a Fengshui Baodi Yijie, which is known as the rich and powerful. In the south of the street, there is the Shijia courtyard, the largest residential building in North China, and in the north of the street, just across the road, there is the more ancient Anjia courtyard. It has spent 150 years with history, witnessed the prosperity and bustle of the ancient town, and recorded the traces and features of the years.

The history of anjiayuan

Built in the reign of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Anjia compound is composed of three courtyards, which are connected with each other. It is a four in one pattern in the north, covering an area of two mu. The former Siheyuan is the largest single courtyard in Yangliuqing town, and its terrain is the highest in the height of Yangliuqing's homestead. It is a typical large homestead in the north.

The reason why anjiayuan is praised by people is that an Wenzhong, a great figure in history, was born in anjiayuan. Born in 1852, an Wenzhong was the first person to catch up with Yang Liuqing.

The Anjia compound was built in the late Qing Dynasty and Xuantong period. It was a double entrance courtyard with no gorgeous architectural structure. More simple, basically in line with the family style of ANN, but at that time, it was the most exquisite house.

At the age of 16, an Wenzhong traveled westward with the army, passing 153 stations, carrying a shoulder pole to provide daily necessities for officers and soldiers. Driven by an Wenzhong, Yang Liuqing's peddlers formed a huge business group in Tianjin. At that time, they not only promoted economic prosperity, but also enhanced national unity. An Wenzhong is an outstanding entrepreneur in modern times. He is a model for Yang Liuqing's 3000 families to challenge the fate of poverty and become rich.

Now an Wenzhong has been dead for many years, but the 150 year old courtyard still remains in front of us. The courtyard is full of historical traces. In spite of the changes of the times and the changes of wind and rain, the green brick arched windows and doors still show the former architectural splendor. The solid roof and round purlin, which were preserved in the construction and purchase of the home compound, firmly bear the heavy history. In the courtyard for more than a hundred years, the vines with strong vitality are quietly talking about the spring and autumn of the courtyard.

Recondition

In 2004, the courtyard was renovated and restored to its original appearance. In order to truly reflect the old style and retain the traces of ancient architecture, the old materials and old crafts were used to restore the damaged parts of the courtyard. Even the floor of the courtyard was made of old blue bricks. The ancient bird song and flower fragrance, Ruyi Yuanbao and brick screen wall, like a monument after vicissitudes, are engraved with national culture, Those old partition fans, which are exquisite in workmanship, style and materials, show the style of the old mansion.

The restored courtyard restored the furnishings of the Qing Dynasty, and the furnishings of the Republic of China, which let people appreciate the living conditions of the owners of the courtyard in the past. During the renovation of the home compound, we unexpectedly found the underground gold and silver storehouse of the old house. This is the only complete gold and silver storehouse left in Tianjin, especially its cellar style building, the top of the blue brick arch, and even the niche type lampstand and vent. Maybe it's the ancient house in this ancient town, maybe it's the ancient style and charm, that has the taste of ancient culture and the value of ancient history.

Anjiayuan is worthy of being a famous house in the ancient town. It is the historical and cultural wealth of Tianjin. Let's cherish this precious historical heritage forever.

Address: North of Qingyi street, Yangliuqing, Xiqing (near Shijia courtyard)

Longitude: 117.01183396295

Latitude: 39.135672815294

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