Talk:Chinatown, Manhattan

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I moved the page back into "Chinatown, Manhattan" from "Chinatown, New York" because the article is just about the one in Manhattan and there are othter Chinatowns in New York; see Chinatown for some info. -- Infrogmation 20:14, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)

I greatly expanded the article. Besides research from the web (useful links listed at the bottom of the page), I was working from memory (since I was in the area until the early 1990s). The current borders of Chinatown are a little hazy as it's been a few years since I've been back. If some local person could confirm them, that would be appreciated. Dyl 16:23, Aug 28, 2004 (UTC)

The 'satellite' Chinatown in Flushing has considerably overtaken Manhattan's Chinatown in the size of its community in recent years. I don't think this is really a disputed issue, but before I change the article to reflect this I would like the input of others.--Pharos 03:57, 6 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Flushing has indeed surpassed Manhattan's Chinatown in size and scope. Manhattan may have been large before, but the title probably now goes to Flushing. Some Chinese are leaving Manhattan's Chinatown due to its high property values.

Southwest Brooklyn also has a "Chinatown" due to more ethnic Chinese living there, notably 8th Avenue there, but I am unsure how large it is now.--Jusjih 04:43, 9 February 2006 (UTC)

"Brooklyn Chinatown" is discussed in our Sunset Park, Brooklyn article.--Pharos 08:23, 9 February 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. I see the article. As of now, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn have Chinatowns, but ethnic Chinese are rarely seen in the Bronx and even Staten Island.--Jusjih 06:20, 10 February 2006 (UTC)

I came here looking to find out where this Chinatown is, but it's not here. Someone who knows should add info about the actual boundaries of Chinatown, where they lie. --Sporky023 04:48, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

Look at the history section, the borders of Chinatown are listed. Dyl 01:08, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

It claims 2 miles in the east/west direction, but the island isn't 2 miles wide at that point! --Dekkerdreyer 21:53, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Measure along Grand street. It's approximate since lower Manhattan is somewhat triangular. Dyl 02:00, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Adding this blog to the links on the Chinatown, Manhattan page

This blog contains informative information about Chinatown. Here, you can find information on dining, shopping, recpices, events, culture, history, landmarks and more! Here is the blog's address: Chinatown New York City Blog ok? did you anderstand it?—Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.158.241.193 (talk • contribs)

Unfortunately, that site is not appropriate for the external links section per WP:EL. Ytny (talk) 12:08, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Time Context

To the authors of the History section, please add some kind of year reference to every paragraph. For example, the first paragraph on "garment industry", I am not sure if it is about today or early 1900s. --Voidvector 21:38, 15 June 2007 (UTC)