Alviso in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
China Camp
ca. 1895
| | City of San Jose Capital of Silicon Valley | |
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
1. China Camp Marker
This building served as lodging for many Bayside Cannery workers who normally lived in San Francisco or other distant cities. In addition to dorm rooms, the building also contained a kitchen and dining hall. During the cannerys operation, this building was commonly referred to as China Camp.
Erected 2003 by City of San Jose.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Notable Places.
Location. 37° 25.7′ N, 121° 58.735′ W. Marker is in Alviso, California, in Santa Clara County. It is at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Hope Street, on the right when traveling west on Elizabeth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Elizabeth Street, Alviso CA 95002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Silicon Valley, and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bayside Cannery (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Warehouse and Docks (within shouting distance of this marker); Alviso (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Port and Town of Alviso (about 600 feet away); Discover Alvisos Rich History (about 600 feet away); Water Everywhere
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Additional keywords. Chinese Americans
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
2. "China Camp" Building
South Side of building facing Elizabeth Street.
Marker is just off photo to the right. The corner of the marker base can be seen in the lower right corner of the photo.
Marker is just off photo to the right. The corner of the marker base can be seen in the lower right corner of the photo.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009
3. "China Camp" Building
This view shows the west side of the building facing Hope Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,731 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
