Philadelphia Chinatown
Founded in the 1870s by Chinese immigrants, it has included businesses and residences owned by and serving Chinese Americans. The area has preserved Asian cultural traditions and ethnic identity. By the 1920s, it became the only remaining Chinatown in Pennsylvania.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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