The Drug-Fueled History of Building No. 27 on the Bund – Arts & Entertainment

www.cityweekend.com.cn — Now known for selling high-end wine to China’s elite, the building will go down in history for its association with a much more pernicious drug. 27 on The Bund was built in 1920 as the headquarters for Jardine Matheson, the British trading firm that played an infamous role in Shanghai’s history.

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The Drug-Fueled History of Building No. 27 on the Bund

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