This Saturday at the San Francisco Public Library, architect and Chinese American historian Philip P. Choy will present "An Insider's Guide to the History of San Francisco's Chinatown." This lecture and slideshow explores Chinatown's history, from surviving post-quake to becoming an "oriental" tourist attraction. Here's more info:
An Insider's Guide to San Francisco's ChinatownThe event is free and begins at 11 a.m. For more information about this and other events at the San Francisco Public Library, visit their website.
DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2012
TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PLACE: San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room
San Francisco, CA 94102
EVENT: An Insider's Guide to the History of San Francisco's Chinatown
SYNOPSIS: Renowned architect and Chinese American studies historian Philip P. Choy presents an insider's guide to the history of San Francisco's Chinatown in his newest book: San Francisco Chinatown: A Guide to Its History.