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East Gate of New Chinatown

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  • East Gate of New Chinatown

    East Gate of New Chinatown

    Manuscripts

    Image of the East Gate in New Chinatown. Printed accros the bottom of the card: - Gate Fitial [Filial] Piety - / L.A. New Chinatown -- No. Broadway.

    mssHong family papers addenda (1)

  • Inscription on the East Gate of New Chinatown

    Inscription on the East Gate of New Chinatown

    Manuscripts

    Close up image of the inscription and dedication on the East Gate of New Chinatown.

    mssHong family papers addenda (1)

  • New Chinatown on Broadway - Grand opening

    New Chinatown on Broadway - Grand opening

    Manuscripts

    Image of a band playing in front of the West Gate of New Chinatown during the dedication and grand opening.Printed in the lower corner of the card: New Chinatown on Broadway - / Grand opening. Governor Frank / F. Merriam officiating after / unvailing [unveiling] Plaque on West Gate. Los Angeles / June 25 1938 / 1896-C / Quillen.

    mssHong family papers addenda (1)

  • Lion dance at West Gate, New Chinatown

    Lion dance at West Gate, New Chinatown

    Manuscripts

    Image of a lion dancer at the west Gate of New Chinatown. He is accompanied by a children's band.

    mssSooHoo

  • Letter from Honor Easton, Interior Designer, to You Chung Hong

    Letter from Honor Easton, Interior Designer, to You Chung Hong

    Manuscripts

    Letter from Honor Easton, interior designer, to Y.C Hong. Enclosed with the letter are 4 images of the interior of Hong's office at his law firm. A fifth image is photographed through the East Gate looking toward the firm's building in New Chinatown.

    mssHong Family papers

  • Grand opening of New Chinatown

    Grand opening of New Chinatown

    Manuscripts

    Image of a band playing in front of the West Gate of New Chinatown during the dedication and grand opening. There is a stage set up under the gate, where Peter SooHoo is standing at the microphone. Also on the stage are Los Angeles Mayor Frank Shaw, California Governor Frank F. Merriam, Princess Der Ling, Anna May Wong, and Mr. T.K. Chang, of the Chinese Council.

    mssSooHoo