Collection Item
Chinese Community Community

Chinatown, Cumberland

Type:

Date: c. 1910

History

Cumberland's Chinatown was established in 1888 with the first Chinese immigrant workers brought to work the coal seams for the Union Coal Company.

Description

This photo shows a view of the buildings in Chinatown, Cumberland.

Item Details

  • Materials:
  • Accession Number: B-07606
  • Other reference: C040-375 /HP041770; 193501-001. / 193501-001
  • Author: British Columbia Archives (1998-)
  • Credit: Image B-07606 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum

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