The Chinese Massacre of 1871
The street where it happened is gone, and the convictions ended on a drafting error.
Listen to this place’s story in Peplos.
How the story begins
A doctor begged for his life in English and in Spanish. They hanged him. It was the evening of October 24, 1871, in the Chinese quarter that stood here. A fight between rival Chinese groups had brought police to a street called Calle de los Negros. Shots were fired. A local man helping an officer, Robert Thompson, was hit and died. A rumor spread that Chinese residents were killing whites.
The rest is in the app. Peplos plays the full story when you reach the place. You can also listen ahead of time.
Visiting
Chinese American Museum, Garnier Building, North Los Angeles Street, in El Pueblo de Los Angeles. The site is the public street. A city memorial is planned for this block, so you may find construction.
Sources
- Los Angeles Almanac, Chinese Massacre
- High Country News, 150 years ago, 19 Chinese Angelenos were murdered
- Homestead Museum, Trials following the Chinese Massacre
- My News LA, City Council approves massacre memorial contract
- Wikipedia, Los Angeles Chinese massacre of 1871
This text was written by AI from open sources. Found a mistake? Write to us. Support
