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Pagodas and Dragon Gates

99% Invisible

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Architecture and Identity in San Francisco's Chinatown

This chapter analyzes the experience of Chinese immigrants in San Francisco's Chinatown and their perception of its architectural design, discussing how it differs from their familiar China and resembles movie sets. It also highlights the transformation of San Francisco's Chinatown after the 1906 earthquake.

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