This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
The Chinese Village at the Exposition Impresses Visitors
The Chinese village near the main entrance hosts a living display with a Chinese city, temple, restaurant, market, and tea garden. Performers include magicians, acrobats, dancers, and a renowned theatre troupe from Vancouver. Seattle capital backs the project under Chin How. The site showcases imported furniture, silks, and a $50,000 rear exhibit area titled Old China, plus a Temple of Confucius and Chinese carving masterpieces. The daily program features the Roya l troupe and stars like Hon Wing Chang, Wong Sun, and Chee Yu, with upcoming dramatic performances promised to broaden its appeal.
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Orient
China
Shanghai
Seattle Capital
Great Ah King Company
Chin How
Prof. Innes
Ain Daily
Roya “l
Vodlville
Hon Wing Chang
Won
Gok Sun
Chee Yu
Kellar
Herman
Sandow
Heo Wing Chung
Wong Sun
Vancouver
Sste
America
Old Chit Town
Frisco
Royal Court
Seattle