Chinatown And Its History In Philadelphia
Hidden within the city of Philadelphia in plain sight is a culture within a culture. This is Chinatown. In the middle of the 19th century, Chinese immigrants set up a group of laundries, grocery stores, and restaurants. The original location was near the wharves in Philadelphia.
Throughout the years, the community thrived and grew. More businesses opened their doors. By 1998, approximately 4000 individuals called the area home. The demographic of the area is six blocks. It is a (more…)