Chinatown, Tacoma
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| Tacoma Chinatown | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood of Tacoma | |
| Coordinates: 47°14′29″N 122°27′34″W / 47.24139°N 122.45944°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | PIerce County |
| City | Tacoma, Washington |
| ZIP Code | 98409 |
| Area code(s) | Area code 253 |
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. [1]
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.[1] Two days after the Chinese were driven out, Tacoma's Chinatown was burned to the ground.[2] 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.[3]
Memorials
Recently, a special remembrance garden called the Chinese Reconciliation Park has been built a short distance away.[4]
References
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