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Photos from the Chinese American Museum

Rachel Lee • March 29, 2024
While walking over to the Chinese American Museum, we spotted a gazebo filled with many Chinese Lanterns flowing in the wind. (Rachel Lee)
A sign welcomes people into the Chinese American Museum.
(Rachel Lee)
In this room, they went through the different periods of Chinese coming to America. Inside the bowls, they used rice grain to represent the population of Chinese-Americans during that period.
(Rachel Lee)
These were items bought by Chinese immigrants from China when they entered the United States.
(Rachel Lee)
This room was the last remaining building of the original Chinatown. Everything was kept in place including the wood tiles beneath.
(Rachel Lee)
The herbal medicine room was more than for prescribing medication, it also acted as a general store.
(Rachel Lee)
The section on Chinese immigrants making their mark through marching bands with their up-beat music. (Rachel Lee)
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