Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District

Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District

The Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District (APTHD), San Diego's historic Chinatown, is an eight-block district adjacent to and in part overlapping with the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District. The APTHD is bounded by Market Street on the north, 2nd Ave. on the west, 6th Ave. on the east and J St. on the south. 22 structures are considered historically contributing.

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History

San Diego's Chinatown began in the area in the 1860s, settled by abalone fishermen. The area was once a thriving Chinatown full of Chinese and Chinese-Americans, who were not allowed to live in other sections of the city. However, the area no longer has an especially large Chinese or Asian population. After the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1943 (which banned them from becoming citizens and owning property), and after returning from service in World War II, Chinese-Americans moved to other areas of San Diego.

The City of San Diego designated the area a historic district in 1987.

A "makeover" by the Centre City Development Corporation is scheduled for completion in 2012.[1]

Architecture and Contributing Buildings

The 22 contributing structures date from 1883-1930. Contribution is based on their relation in the Asian (mostly Chinese) community.

The San Diego Chinese Heritage Museum was built in 1927 elsewhere and was originally a Chinese consulate. It was moved to its present location in 1996.[2] Murray K. Lee, curator of the San Diego Chinese Heritage Museum, is as of January 2011 preparing a book about the history of Chinatown.[3]

References

  • Center City Redevelopment Corporation, "Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District Master Plan", approved August 15, 1995

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