Passing Time at the Wing Chong Tai Store - Ashcroft, British Columbia
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Passing Time at the Wing Chong Tai Store is on the front of Safety Food Mart located at 105 Railway Avenue.
Waymark Code: WM1464E
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/26/2021
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Passing Time at the Wing Chong Tai Store
(Forever Fortunate Prosperity Store) c. 1942
Mosaic Design:
Interpretation Of A Picture Provided By The Ashcroft Museum
Sketches By: Marina Papais
Glass Work By: Marina Papais
Assistants: Daniel Collett & Josh Granitto
Sponsorship: Marina & Daniel Wood
Work: Daniel Collett & Monty Kinvig
Completed In February 2018
transcribed from plaque
Chinese immigration to Canada dates back pre 1800. The Chinese immigration increased dramatically during the Fraser Gold Rush of 1858. While gold diminished, many Chinese made their way to Ashcroft and surrounding communities, helped build the towns and establishing businesses, produce production in local fields and ranching that helped the local communities.
This Mosaic is hanging on the side of the Safety Food Mart in Ashcroft. It was inspired from an old photograph found in The Bittersweet Oasis, circa 1940s. Safety Food Mart has served Ashcroft for over 40 years.
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Address:
105 Railway Avenue
Ashcroft, British Columbia Canada
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