Market Street Chinatown
Market Street Chinatown
孖結街唐人埠 | |
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Neighborhood of San Jose | |
| Etymology: Market Plaza | |
| Coordinates: 37°20′0″N 121°53′23″W / 37.33333°N 121.88972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| City | San Jose |
| Built | 1866 |
| Demolished | May 4, 1887 |
| Founded by | Ah Toy, Ah Charlie, Ah Lee |
| Population (1876) | |
• Total | 1,400 |
Market Street Chinatown (Chinese: 孖結街唐人埠) or Plaza Chinatown refers to two successive Chinatowns in San Jose, California, during the 19th century. Both were destroyed by arson with the tacit support of officials. The site was rediscovered during a 1980s redevelopment project, shedding light on an era when San Jose led the state of California in anti-Chinese violence.