Chinatown, WA

About Chinatown

• • Wing Luke, the first Asian American elected to the Seattle City Council, was from here.
• • The Chinatown Gate, a paifang representing cultural heritage, was constructed here.
• • Railroad construction in the 1800s brought many Chinese laborers, creating the community.
• • Beneath the streets lie remnants of the old red-light district from its early days.
• • The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 forced relocation and rebuilding of the area.
• • Established in the late 1800s, it's called Chinatown due to its Chinese residents.
• • Population hovers around 4,000, a small fraction of Seattle's overall population.
• • Elevation is near sea level, reflecting its proximity to Puget Sound.
• • Many residents work in restaurants, shops, and cultural institutions, serving the community.
• • Walking through, you feel a vibrant blend of history, culture, and bustling city life.
• • The Seattle Mariners, a nearby MLB team, won 116 games in 2001, an AL record.
• • Bruce Lee, a martial arts icon, taught and is buried in Seattle, near Chinatown.

Songs About Chinatown