Chinese American Historical Museum - San Jose, CA
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N 37° 19.192 W 121° 51.496
10S E 601161 N 4130968
This sign is located in front of the Temple of Five Gods building in San Jose's History Park.
Waymark Code: WMMXAT
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2014
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The sign reads:
"Chinese American Historical Museum
The original Ng Shing Gung was constructed in 1888
in Heinlenville, the last of five San Jose Chinatowns.
Heinlenville was named after John Heinlen, a German
immigrant, who helped the Chinese after the market Street
Chinatown fore in 1887. Ng Shing Gung sttod on the corner
of Taylor and 6th Street. The building served the Chinese
community as a meeting hall, cultural center, school, hostel, and
place of worship. Today, the building is a historical museum, showcasing the Chinese American pioneers of the Santa
Clara Valley...."
Group that erected the marker: San Jose Historical Museum Association.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
History Park
San Jose, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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