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Image of Chong Wa Education Society fundraising dinner flier, Seattle, 2017
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Chong Wa Education Society fundraising dinner flier, Seattle, 2017

The Chong Wa Benevolent Association was founded in the late 1890s by Seattle’s Chinese community to create a federation of its diverse group of Chinese family and district associations, societies, and businesses. Its purpose was to administer Chinatown politics and support Chinese causes in the non-Chinese community. Over the years, the Association has provided its members with a broad spectrum…
ID Number:2025.10.6
Date:2017
Image of Chong Wa Benevolent Association and Education Society brochure, Seattle, circa 2015
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Chong Wa Benevolent Association and Education Society brochure, Seattle, circa 2015

The Chong Wa Benevolent Association was founded in the late 1890s by Seattle’s Chinese community to promote social and cultural welfare and support Chinese causes in the greater community. This brochure gives a history of the Association and describes its wide variety of programs and activities. These have included financial and legal assistance, language and citizenship classes, performing arts, and…
ID Number:2025.10.10
Date:Circa 2015
Image of Poster for Luck Ngi Music Society's benefit for the Chong Wa Benevolent Association, printed  in Chinese, October 1975
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Poster for Luck Ngi Music Society's benefit for the Chong Wa Benevolent Association, printed in Chinese, October 1975

Founded in 1938, Seattle’s Luck Ngi Music Society specialized in Chinese opera. Located at 512 Seventh Avenue South, they often practiced and performed at nearby Chong Wa Hall. In 1975, as advertised on this flier, the group performed the Chinese opera “Bloodbath” as a benefit for the Chong Wa Benevolent Association. Edward Shui “Ping” Chow (photo third from the right)…
ID Number:2025.10.17
Date:1975
Image of Beacon Hill regrading, Seattle, July 2, 1923
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Beacon Hill regrading, Seattle, July 2, 1923

This photograph shows the north end of Beacon Hill facing north. Dearborn Street is visible coming from the left center edge of the frame, between Beacon Hill and what will later be the Chinatown - International District of Seattle. Advertisement billboards visible in the image are for Wrigley's Gum and Wing Foot Tires. This area south of downtown Seattle was…
ID Number:Lib1988.13.7.2.58
Date:1923
Image of Northwest corner of S. Jackson St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925
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Northwest corner of S. Jackson St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925

The Rainier Heat & Power Company was founded in 1912 by William M. Chappell (1867-1921). A successful businessman and gold prospector, he came to Seattle in 1900 to invest in real estate. The Rainier Heat & Power Co. maintained a heating plant and developed buildings in Seattle's Chinatown - International District. Rainier Heat & Power Co. is listed in city…
ID Number:Lib1990.21.2
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Southeast corner of S. Jackson St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925
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Southeast corner of S. Jackson St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925

The Rainier Heat & Power Company was founded in 1912 by William M. Chappell (1867-1921). A successful businessman and gold prospector, he came to Seattle in 1900 to invest in real estate. The Rainier Heat & Power Co. maintained a heating plant and developed buildings in Seattle's Chinatown - International District. Rainier Heat & Power Co. is listed in city…
ID Number:Lib1990.21.4
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Southwest corner of S. Jackson St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925
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Southwest corner of S. Jackson St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925

The Rainier Heat & Power Company was founded in 1912 by William M. Chappell (1867-1921). A successful businessman and gold prospector, he came to Seattle in 1900 to invest in real estate. The Rainier Heat & Power Co. maintained a heating plant and developed buildings in Seattle's Chinatown - International District. Rainier Heat & Power Co. is listed in city…
ID Number:Lib1990.21.5
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Corner of S. King St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925
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Corner of S. King St. and 6th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925

The Rainier Heat & Power Company was founded in 1912 by William M. Chappell (1867-1921). A successful businessman and gold prospector, he came to Seattle in 1900 to invest in real estate. The Rainier Heat & Power Co. maintained a heating plant and developed buildings in Seattle's Chinatown - International District. Rainier Heat & Power Co. is listed in city…
ID Number:Lib1990.21.8
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Corner of S. King St. and 5th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925
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Corner of S. King St. and 5th Ave S., Seattle, circa 1925

The Rainier Heat & Power Company was founded in 1912 by William M. Chappell (1867-1921). A successful businessman and gold prospector, he came to Seattle in 1900 to invest in real estate. The Rainier Heat & Power Co. maintained a heating plant and developed buildings in Seattle's Chinatown - International District. Rainier Heat & Power Co. is listed in city…
ID Number:Lib1990.21.12
Date:Circa 1925
Image of The Waste Laundry building on 5th Ave. S., Seattle, circa 1925
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The Waste Laundry building on 5th Ave. S., Seattle, circa 1925

The Rainier Heat & Power Company was founded in 1912 by William M. Chappell (1867-1921). A successful businessman and gold prospector, he came to Seattle in 1900 to invest in real estate. The Rainier Heat & Power Co. maintained a heating plant and developed buildings in Seattle's Chinatown - International District. Rainier Heat & Power Co. is listed in city…
ID Number:Lib1990.21.14
Date:Circa 1925
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