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| Chinatown Gateway |
Chinatown Gateway
Designed by Peter Fung
Completed: 1975
Location: Across Wentworth at its junction with Cermak
It marked Chinatown's revival in the 1970s after three decades of slow decline. The gateway marks the entrace to the heart of Chicago's Chinatown with its numerous shops, restaurants, churches, grocers and bakeries.
There is lack of ornamental detailing that is usually common in Chinatown gateways. The four large characters near the top of the gate translates into - "The World Belongs to the Commonwealth" - which was the famous saying in early 1900's and reflects the spirit and determination of Chinese people.
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| Chinatown Gateway |
The four large characters near the top of the gate translates into - "The World Belongs to the Commonwealth" - which was the famous saying in early 1900's and reflects the spirit and determination of Chinese people.
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| Chinatown Gateway |
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