Sonora in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A Portal of the Past
Sonora Chinatown
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 2, 2012
1. A Portal of the Past Marker
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the Chinese Pioneers who for years made this section their home. It was a city within a city whose residents were isolated from their surrounding neighbors by a barrier of language, custom and religion. Originally known as the “Tigre”, for years this area bore a somber reputation noted for the fondas and fandango houses that catered to Sonora’s rougher element. In the 1860’s, the Tigre began to assume an Oriental character and during the next century became known as Chinatown.Erected 1974 by Tuolumne County Historical Society and the Sonora Redevelopment Agency.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Asian Americans.
Location. 37° 59.1′ N, 120° 22.92′ W. Marker is in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is on South Stewart Street just south of Lyons Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 South Stewart Street, Sonora CA 95370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Home of Wells Fargo & Company in Sonora
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More about this marker. This monument was constructed with bricks from the last building in Chinatown.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 4, 2012
2. A Portal of the Past Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 5, 2012
3. Chinese Pioneers Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
