Pgh’s Chinatown (Finally) Gets Historic Recognition

In the grand tradition of building throughways through immigrant neighborhoods, Pittsburgh’s once-thriving Chinatown was decimated in the 1910s and ’20s with the downtown construction of the Boulevard of the Allies. It’s been a long time coming—12 years and four separate appeals to the state—but the neighborhood is finally getting the historic landmark it deserves. 

Marian Lien, president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the OCA, joins newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco to talk about that history and the Pan-Asian celebrations this Saturday. 

Check out a full event listing here: https://ocapghpa.org/

And check back soon for ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May. 

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