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On Leong Chinese Merchants Assn.
Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: January 15, 2017
Caption: On Leong Chinese Merchants Assn.
Additional Description: Because of restrictive U.S. Immigration laws, Washington's original Chinese community was all male. The men formed strong organizations, such as the On Leong Chinese Merchants Association, for mutual aid and companionship. The association was housed for many years in this building at 618 H Street.
Close-up of photo on marker

Submitted: January 17, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p373688
File Size: 0.670 Megabytes

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