Ying-On Club

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Dublin Core

Title

Ying-On Club

Subject

Urban renewal; Stores & shops; Clubs; Clubhouses

Description

The Ying-On Club,located on 101 S. Main St. is part of the Ying On Association, or the Ying On Merchants and Labor Benevolent Association. The Club was used to maintain Chinese ethnic identity, follow native traditions, and assist businessmen with their work. The Club moved to 1935 S. 6th Avenue during urban renewal. The building features two stories, with a second story balcony designed using Chinese architecture.

Creator

Unknown

Source

Arizona, Southwestern, and Borderlands photograph collection

Date

1968-06-11

Rights

Permission to use must be obtained from the University of Arizona, Special Collections.

Format

JPEG

Type

Negatives

Identifier

Tucson Urban Renewal-6 E 2

Coverage

1960-1969

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Negative