Tiburon in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Asian Men's Recreation Yard
Chinese and Japanese men were only allowed outside in the fenced recreation yard. It was opened after breakfast and could be used until dinner time. Women had slightly more freedom and could walk the grounds when accompanied by a female guard.
The yard was originally larger and at one point included a covered pavilion. During World War II, the pavilion was torn down to make way for the POW mess hall to your left.
[The text repeats in Chinese]
围栏户外区域 中国和日本男子只允许在有围栏的游乐院外进入。它在早餐后打开,可以使用到晚餐时间。妇女有更多的自由,在女警卫的陪同下可以在场地上行走。 院子原本更大,有一次包括一个有盖的凉亭。二战期间,亭子被拆除,为您左边的战俘食堂让路。 Wéilán hùwài qūyù zhōngguó hé rìběn nánzǐ zhǐ yǔnxǔ zài yǒu wéilán de yóulè yuànwài jìnrù. Tā zài zǎocān hòu dǎkāi, kěyǐ shǐyòng dào wǎncān shíjiān. Fùnǚ yǒu gèng duō de zìyóu, zài nǚ jǐngwèi de péitóng xià kěyǐ zàichǎng dìshàng xíngzǒu. Yuànzi yuánběn gèng dà, yǒu yīcì bāokuò yīgè yǒu gài de liángtíng. Èrzhàn qíjiān, tíngzi bèi chāichú, wèi nín zuǒbiān de zhànfú shítáng rànglù.
First Image Caption:
Some detainees passed the time playing volleyball or soccer in the yard. Former detainee, Albert Wong, recalled trying to gather fruit from the trees next to the yard.
Second Image Caption:
The covered pavilion was built after the station opened
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 37° 52.149′ N, 122° 25.564′ W. Marker is in Tiburon, California, in Marin County. Angel Island is located north of Alcatraz Island and is the largest island in the San Francisco Bay. It is accessed by ferry, private boat, watercraft, or kayak. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Reservoir (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Segregation and Separation (within shouting distance of this marker); Detention Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Life on the Second Floor (within shouting distance of this marker); Intake, Processing and Waiting (within shouting distance of this marker); Immigrations Hearings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Separate Doors (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiburon.
More about this marker. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand in front of the Asian Men's Recreation Yard.
Regarding Asian Men's Recreation Yard. The entire island is a state park, except for Point Blunt on the southeastern tip, which is controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Also see . . . Immigration Station.
"The influx of Asians into the United States, dating from the California Gold Rush, created tension between many immigrant groups. During the 1870s, an economic downturn resulted in serious unemployment problems, and led to outcries against Asian immigrants who would work for low wages, this along with the resentment towards Chinese who were finding themselves successful in the laundry, hotel and fishing industries led to very restrictive immigration laws. These laws allowed entry only to those that had been born in the U.S. or had husbands or fathers who were citizens. Enforcement of those laws was assigned to the Bureau of Immigration. "(Submitted on August 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.