CHINATOWN AND CHINA CITY IN LOS ANGELES Floral and a weather vane

and a weather vane

Paloma’s Paletas

This stunning art pottery vase features vibrant orange California poppies that flutter in high relief

Two lighting options: on both the natural bamboo and Ginkgo print

practical muslin gift bag

CHINATOWN AND CHINA CITY IN LOS ANGELES Floral and a weather vaneBy 1900, the Chinese population of Los Angeles City and County had grown to over 3,000 residents who were primarily situated around an enclave called Old Chinatown. When Old Chinatown was razed to build Union Station, Chinese business owners led by Peter SooHoo Sr. purchased land a few blocks north of downtown to build New Chinatown. Both New Chinatown and another enclave called China City opened in 1938, but China City ultimately closed down after a