Country United States County PIerce County Area code(s) Area code 253 | State Washington City Tacoma, Washington Zip code 98409 | |
The U.S. city of Tacoma, Washington was once home to a significant historic Chinatown. It was located in Downtown Tacoma near Railroad Street according to a historical record.
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History
In November 1885 disgruntled whites drove out the Chinese population and burned down Chinatown. According to a historical account, many who were driven out fled to Portland, Oregon or Canada. Two days after the Chinese were driven out, Tacoma's Chinatown was burned to the ground. According to another source, as many as six hundred Chinese were dragged out to the street in a raid and escorted to the train station.
Memorials
Recently, a special remembrance garden called the Chinese Reconciliation Park has been built a short distance away.
References
Chinatown, Tacoma Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA