How did Chinatown get its name?

In 1850, San Francisco Mayor John W. Geary invited the "China Boys" to a ceremony to acknowledge their work ethic. However, as the ... In 1853 the neighborhood was given the name "Chinatown" by the press. The first Chinese hand ... This did not guarantee instant acceptance by the dominant society. read more

The legal description of Chinatown in the Fond du Lac County Land Atlas and Plat Book is "Ripple's Long Lake Haven," but Dave Murphy says that sounds more like a cemetery than a little slice of heaven. Murphy's roots in Chinatown date back to 1952, when his parents built a cottage on the northeast end of Long Lake. read more

Today's Chinatown is a unique neighborhood defined by its people, its institutions and its history - a history of welcome, rejection and acceptance. Chinese-style buildings and the narrow bustling streets give Chinatown its character. read more