Chinese Discrimination in Twentieth Century Spokane

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This file appears in: Spokane's Chinatown

At the turn of the century, early Spokane had many instances of discrimination against the Chinese community, prompting many to assimilate into American Culture.

Photos courtesy of the MAC and Nicolette Reames

This file appears in: Spokane's Chinatown

By Nicolette Reames
In the late 1800s, the fast-growing city of Spokane attracted immigrants from all over the world, including China and Japan. As in other American cities, a combination of anti-Asian prejudice and personal preference caused Chinese and Japanese…