Recognizing Chinatown’s history step-by-step
By Grace Yang
公為下天 — “A world shared by all,” reads Boston Chinatown’s entrance, a gateway to the city’s rich Chinese heritage and a trail dotted with markers.
Launched by the non-profit organization Chinatown Community Land Trust, or CCLT, the Immigrant History Trail strives to preserve Chinatown’s history. With plaques and QR codes, the trail is a multimedia art project and educational resource. Its physical and digital elements document working-class immigrants’ stories, many of whom have historically struggled to find affordable housing. Yet, according to Lydia Lowe, the community continues to face challenges, despite increased awareness.
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