These photos show a kitchen from the past, full of artifacts.
We recently visited the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site in John Day, Oregon. The building originally served as a trading post, built in 1864. In the 1870s, business partners Lung On and Ing Hay established a business here. It served as as apothecary/medical clinic/store/boarding house/community and religious center. It closed in 1940 and was sealed up for decades. When it was finally opened, it was like a time capsule.
The building preserves Chinese history from a time when they were excluded from everyday society. This site is open from May 1 to October 31 and guided tours are offered for free. If you have an interest in history, be sure to visit this fascinating site!
See Kam Wah Chung: A Step Back in Time for more details from my previous visit.
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Wonderful pictures.
Thanks, Ralph!
Oh, that looks fascinating - I would love to visit! So perfectly preserved, and a history so worth telling.
Yes, it's a fascinating place tucked away in a small town. A roadside attraction many don't know about.
Fascinating details.
It's the kind of place you go to and notice something new every time. :)
Beautiful picture of old memories
Thank you!
You're welcome