Chinese American Community History
Baltimore's Historic Chinatown: From Past to Present
Did you know that Baltimore was once home to a small but mighty Chinatown? Traversing between “past” and “present,” this project traces out the contours of Baltimore’s historic Chinatown and examines its evolution and revitalization efforts today.
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From Shanghai to Towson: One Immigrant's Story
Henry Chen, TU Professor Emeritus of Physics and an octogenarian, recounts his immigrant experience having lived in the U.S. for over 70 years.
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Storefront: Early Chinese Businesses in Baltimore
A rich visual and historical archive documents early Chinese family businesses that flourished in Baltimore from the late 19th-20th century. This collection highlights the resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and cultural identity of Chinese American families.
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Our Home Too: Christina Wong Poy
Christina Wong Poy shares her family’s immigration story to the U.S., beginning in the 1890s, and describes her work advising the Maryland Governor. This is part of a 2021 panel organized by AA&CC, Baltimore Sister Cities and Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
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Po Tung Oriental Grocery is a Staple in Baltimore’s Near-Vanished Chinatown
The family-owned store Po Tung Oriental Grocery is stocked with ingredients from owner Jerry Tsang’s native China, as well as items from around the globe.
Read the Baltimore Magazine article from January 2024
Peter Chang Celebrates Reopening of NiHao
Peter Chang, a finalist for the James Beard Award in the outstanding chef category, came to Baltimore in February 2023 to celebrate the reopening of NiHao, his restaurant in Canton.
Read the article from February 2023, courtesy of The Baltimore Banner (PDF)Greater Baltimore Asian Community History
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