3. Chinatown: A Brief History
First Chinese Immigrants in
1870s
Many worked building
transcontinental railroad
Moved to Midwest to avoid
West Coast immigrant
discrimination
Large increase during 50s
and 60s
Chinatown: Then versus Now
Then
Now: Tourist attraction to
learn about Chinese culture
4. Demographics
Total Population: 48,433
RACE BREAKDOWN
White
28%
Chinese
34%
African
American
26%
Other
12%
English
Only
53%
Chinese
Only
12%
English
and
Cninese
35%
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
5. Fun Facts & Attractions
Boba(Bubble) Tea
Tea Leaf Cafe
Joy Yee
Pastries & Food
Three Happiness
Bakeries
6. Fun Facts & Attractions
Chinatown Square
Zodiacs
Chinatown Gate
Nine Dragon Wall
Pui Tak Center Building
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Skyline View
Chinatown Mural