Chinatown’s History 1870: First records Chinese in Chicago

1950s and 60s: a large influx of Chinese immigrants come to Chicago

Discrimination against Chinese causes them to move out of their current homes and move to the south part of the city where Chinatown is located today

1970s: Chicago has the 4th most concentrated population of Chinese in America

Chinatown Demographics

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Reflection Ryan

Chinatown was a great experience, it was fun to drive across town and explore a totally new environment within Chicago. It was very different from what you see here at Loyola, Chinatown had this sort-of distinct atmosphere in it, and the distinctly Chinese architecture and culture made it a little more diverse than your typical Chicago neighborhood.

Jade: Chinatown was a blast! The concentration of the Chinatown

neighborhood made for a very authentic experience. I’m not much one for Chinese food, but I still found something I liked! The gift stores and K-pop store were full of things I would have never seen had I not gone to Chinatown. I feel very privileged to live in a city with this kind of an experience to offer.

Reflection Maria

Exploring Chinatown really opened my eyes to the beautiful Asian culture. Before this experience my knowledge of Chicago only extended to Rogers Park and Downtown. But with this assignment I was able to visit a completly different part of our world within this amazing city. Chinatown was able to draw me in by its building structures, markets, and energy. This neighborhood transported me to a world in which I might never even get a glimpse of but thanks to the diversity of the City of Chicago I was able to experience a little piece of our world within every corner.

Sabrina

I really enjoyed visiting Chinatown! It was like being in a foreign country, with sights and smells that I have never experienced. The restaurant was hectic yet enjoyable while the grocery store was…special. They had products that I have never seen before, and I appreciate the opportunity to experience new things.

Zvonko

Chinatown is a nice place to spend a few hours. There are so many places to eat and buy your souvenirs.I enjoyed the bakeries and architecture.

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