Chinatown in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Welcome to Chinatown
Chinatown Gateway Monument
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 10, 2021
1. Welcome to Chinatown Marker
Los Angeles' historic Chinatown has long served as a gateway for countless Chinese and Asian immigrants coming to the United States. To commemorate this historic fact, the Los Angeles Chinatown Community, City of Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency Chinatown Redevelopment Project, Cultural Affairs Department, General Services, and Department of Water and Power entered into a unique public and community partnership to construct the Chinatown Gateway Monument at North Broadway and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue.
The Chinatown Gateway Monument is a strong visual symbol of mutual cooperation, harmony, and prosperity for the Community and the City. The Gateway honors the rich ancestry, culture, and history of the Chinatown Community. The Chinatown Gateway also signifies a warm welcome to all visitors to Chinatown and the City of Los Angeles.
The Chinatown Gateway Monument was dedicated in June 2001. In 2004, an official lighting ceremony celebrated the illumination of the two golden dragons.
Erected by City of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Chinatown Community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 3.537′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Welcome to Chinatown (a few steps from this marker); Spring Street Chinatown (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lucky Deli (about 700 feet away); Sepúlveda House (about 700 feet away); Pelanconi House & Pelanconi Warehouse (about 700 feet away); Hammel Building (about 700 feet away); Italian Hall (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Italian Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. Identical markers are on each side of the street.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 10, 2021
2. Welcome to Chinatown Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 10, 2021
3. Chinatown Gateway
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 16, 2021
4. Chinatown Gateway
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on October 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
