The Square is first built in 1913, it was called as Central
Square at that time. In 1919, its name had been changed into Langsu
Square. During the ruling period of Kuomintang, the name of the
square had been changed into Zhongshan Square, which was still used
after the liberation of Shenyang. In Cultural Revolution period, it
was called Hongqi Square. Since 1981 the name Zhongshan Square has
been reused.
In 1956, Zhongshan Square was reconstructed. In the center of
the square a fountain was built to add magnificence to it. The
present majestic landscape of the square was established in the
large-scale reconstruction in 1969.
The reconstruction project of the Hongqi Square (it was called
that time) started on 7th, May, 1969, with the first phase project
finished on 28th, September. The second phase project started on
13th, May, 1970, which finished on 1st, October, 1970.
A huge glass-made statue of Mao Zhedong was erected in the
center of the reconstructed square. With one hand pointing front, a
foot stepping forward, the grand, energetic and amiable giant
rock-firmly stands there.
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(chinahighlights.com July 26, 2007)
