China Alley Historic District

China Alley Historic District China Alley Hanford, California www.chinaalley.com

China Alley in Hanford California has been named to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2011 list of "America's Most Endangered Historic Places." China Alley traces its roots to 1877, when the Central Pacific railroad was extended westward into the area and the new town of Hanford was formed. Numerous Chinese came to the area, many initially to help build the railroads, but others came

for farming and agricultural purposes. China Alley grew rapidly and the Chinatown prospered to include restaurants, homes, boarding houses, grocery stores, laundries, herb shops with reputable herbal doctors, sundries stores, gambling establishments, a Chinese school and a Taoist Temple. It soon became known as a "city within a city" with buildings lining both sides of the alley made from bricks formed and fired on site. Visiting Hanford’s China Alley Historic District is a fascinating adventure that allows us to step back into history. As visitors enter China Alley today, they are met with a sense of historic ambiance that is reminiscent of a strong cultural heritage. Several of the buildings lining the alley are visually unaltered and remain largely as they did over 100 years ago.

I knew Camille Wing for 35 years. I enjoyed taking pics of her at the museum. She was always ready, with a smile. By far...
02/02/2026

I knew Camille Wing for 35 years. I enjoyed taking pics of her at the museum. She was always ready, with a smile. By far, this pic, in the garden, is the one I'm most proud of 🥰 Facebook memory, from 12 years ago. Anita Rodriguez

12/18/2025

China Alley herbalist, Dr. L.T. Sue had a trademark that was hard to forget: an eagle atop a globe, wings folded but alert, as if guarding something precious. His newspaper

12/04/2025

I found them while cleaning out another one of Mom’s boxes. Yes, I’m still doing this chore. Tucked between postcards and pages from an old city directory, two fragile letters

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China Alley Begins On Green Street Just North Of Seventh St
Hanford, CA
93230

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+15595824508

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