Heritage Park, Olympia. View of Fifith
St. and near the location of the future Chinatown Historical
Marker.
The creation of the Olympia
Chinatown Interpretive Historical Marker is
significant because it commemorates the Chinese settlers
whose contributions
to this city are often overlooked. Many local historians
and members of the community wish to bridge the cultural
gap between the Chinese and Euro-American settlers
who founded and built the city of Olympia.
The cordinators of this project stress
how cultural differences divided the Chinese
from being accepted within the larger community.
Though
racial tensions are dwindling it is
important to remember the past. Remembering the
past helps us embrace and appreciate our community.
Today, the city of Olympia offers a variety of arts
and cultural opportunities that reflects its diverse
history.
The marker will give future generations
an idea of the Chinese immigrants' experience in America.
The Marker will be located on Fifth and Water Street,
at Heritage Park in Olympia, Washington.
For more information go to:
http://home.earthlink.net/-thurstonhistory/olympiachi.../history.htm.
