The Burning of San Jose Chinatown
May 4, 1887
In Memory of
The Burning of San Jose Chinatown
May 4, 1887
On this site on May 4, 1887 a mysterious fire, deliberately set, destroyed San Jose's Chinatown. This was the largest Chinatown South of San Francisco. A community of bachelors and of families, these early Chinese Pioneers were instrumental in developing the economy of Santa Clara county.
Dedicated May 4, 1987.
Marker is at the intersection of Paseo De San Antonio and South Market Street on Paseo De San Antonio.
Courtesy hmdb.org
