Chinatown Central Plaza

1938, Gate of Virtue
"Photo of the Gate of Virtue, entranceway to new Chinatown in Los Angeles. Two Chinese restaurants can be seen in the background." 1938.
1939, Bench on Gin Ling Way
" This view of the Chinese Jade Cafe (454 Gin Ling Way) and Tuey Far Low (436 Gin Ling Way) is taken from Man Jen Low (475 Gin Ling Way). Past the black "chop suey" blade sign of Tuey Far Low is the East Gate, which marks the Broadway entrance to New Chinatown, was erected by Y.C. Hong in honor of his mother, and is also known as the Gate of Maternal Virtues. On Broadway past the gate a sign featuring a sack of flour for Capitol Milling is painted on the facade of a building." 1939.
1939, Gate on Broadway
"The East Gate marks the Broadway entrance to New Chinatown. The gate, erected by Y.C. Hong in honor of his mother, is also known as the Gate of Maternal Virtues, and the four Chinese characters across the top of the gate translate as ""The spirit of Meng and Ow." Meng and Ow were famous Chinese mothers. A parking lot can be seen on the left and Gin Ling Way is on the right. The Chop Suey sign is for Tuey Far Low located at 436 Gin Ling Way. On the far right is the Forbidden Palace at 449 Gin Ling Way. The Hill Street (Castelar at the time) gate can be seen in the distance on the right." 1939.
1939, Gate on Broadway
"The diagonal support beams and detailed roof structure of the East Gate, which marks the Broadway entrance to New Chinatown, is highlighted. The gate, erected by Y.C. Hong in honor of his mother, is also known as the Gate of Maternal Virtues. Shops on the right of this image include: Ginling Gifts (441 Gin Ling Way) and the Forbidden Palace (449 Gin Ling Way)." 1939.

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