Kimlau Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Americans of Chinese Ancestry
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, November 1, 2008
1. Americans of Chinese Ancestry Marker 1
Panel 1:
In memory of the Americans of Chinese ancestry who lost their lives in defense of freedom and democracy.
[Chinese characters and insignia of the American Legion.]
Panel 2:
Dedicated by the Lt. Benj. Ralph Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291
April 29, 1962.
Poy G. Lee, AIA, Architect.
Built by De Nigris Monument Co.
Erected 1962 by American Legion, Lt. Benjamin Ralph Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1860.
Location. 40° 42.809′ N, 73° 59.888′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Kimlau Square. Marker is on Chatham Square just west of East Broadway, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Kimlau Square off Chatham Square/Bowery Street and between St. James Place and East Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lin Ze Xu (a few steps from this marker); Kimlau Square (a few steps from this marker); The First Jewish Cemetery in the United States
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Also see . . . Kimlau War Memorial. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Chinese-Americans; Benjamin R. Kimlau (USAAF); Chinatown, New York City; American Legion.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, November 1, 2008
2. Americans of Chinese Ancestry Marker Panel 2
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, November 1, 2008
3. Kimlau Square, Chinatown, New York City
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 26, 2008
4. Memorial Day at Kimlau Square
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,570 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 4, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
