Shanghai Archives launched two exhibitions on Monday recalling the development of the city and its residents over the past seven decades with photos and paintings. The “Our common witness” exhibition opened to public at newly launched community archives in the Xianxia Community in Changning District. Seventy historical photos from 16 local district-level archives showcase the great changes of many landmark areas such as Lujiazui, Xujiahui and Hongqiao. The old photos from are displayed alongside photos taken today.