A century-old building originally used as a laundry by Chinese workers at Yosemite's iconic Wawona Hotel has been restored and turned into a visitor's attraction, recognizing Chinese Americans' contributions to the early history of the national park.
In this Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, photo Ed Hung of San Francisco takes a photo of a Chinese laborer in an exhibit in the restored 1917 Chinese laundry building, after its dedication at Wawona in Yosemite National Park, Calif. Officials unveiled on Friday a new sign and exhibit inside a building originally used as a laundry by Chinese workers at Yosemite's Wawona Hotel, formally recognizing Chinese Americans' contributions to the national park's history. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.
The building — later used as a storage facility — is part of a cluster of structures that will make up the new Yosemite History Center, which will tell the histories of immigrants who made the park what it is today, said Park Ranger Adam Ramsey. According to research conducted by Park Ranger Yenyen Chan, in 1883 Chinese workers helped build the 56-mile Tioga Road in just 130 days. The stunning route across the Sierra Nevada reaches 10,000 feet in elevation and serves as one of the park's main roads.Many first came to California during the Gold Rush, bringing with them skills learned in China about construction, engineering, agriculture, medicine and textiles that made a significant impact in America’s early success, Chan said.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Many lawmakers' 'leadership PACs' spend more on fundraising than political contributions, report findsIn today's world of permanent campaigning, 'leadership PACs'—political action committees established by individual politicians -- have served as an invaluable vehicle for members of Congress to support their political allies.
続きを読む »
China 'wantonly engaged in military aggression,' Taiwan premier warns amid record incursionsTaiwan reported that 38 Chinese aircraft entered the island's air defense identification zone Friday, the largest daily Chinese incursion into the area.
続きを読む »
Covid-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in U.S. as delta variant ragesThe 700,000 landmark is deeply frustrating to doctors, public health officials and the American public, who watched a pandemic that had been easing earlier in the summer take a dark turn.
続きを読む »
Grantchester: Outnumbered star makes appearance on show - and they look so grown up!Did you recognise this actor in tonight's episode of Grantchester? Get the details here…
続きを読む »
Taiwan fumes after China's largest airspace incursionThe People’s Liberation Army flew 25 fighter jets on Friday into the island's air defence zone in the first manoeuvre and then sent additional 13 planes the same night, according to the Taiwan Defence Ministry.
続きを読む »
Jimmy Carr's changing face after he admits to having 'midlife crisis' surgeryYour Face or Mine host Jimmy Carr has revealed he's 'gone a bit crazy' and got new hair, new teeth, botox and fillers as he endures a 'proper midlife crisis'
続きを読む »