Wellington Lee Collection
Dublin Core
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Fire PumpUsed in 1920s, put out a number of fires in Chinatown. Shorty Lee gave it to Salinas Fire Chief. Generous in his gift, asking only for a bottle of…
Republic CaféScene of Republic Café, 37 Soledad St., owned by the Ahtye and Bow Chin families, which had just opened. Lotus Inn bar was on the 2nd floor.
Bing Kong Tong at Republic Café1940s. Banquet of Bing Kong Tong at Republic Café. Guests include members of the Filipino community.
Chinese Association of Salinas 1950Republic Café. Gathering of officers of Chinese Association of Salinas.
N.R.A. CaféLate 1940s. 22 Soledad St. Celebration. (N.R.A.: National Recovery Administration). Man standing to right side of clock is Ben Ponce, cook.
Wellington Lee in family yard near P.G.&E. TowerWellington Lee standing in front of the swing set, volleyball net, and PG&E tower. "The PG&E gas tank towered over our yard. They are still doing…
Corner of E. Lake and Soledad Sts.Looking north on Soledad St., from the corner (E. Lake) of what later became the Community Garden, followed by Moon Gate Plaza.
Shell Station, corner of Market and Soledad St.Athye Shell station, 48 Soledad St. It was located on the corner of Soledad & Market Sts.
Paradise Cocktail LoungeShorty Lee's Cocktail Lounge at 3 Soledad St. Chinese man at left is L.L. Cape
Suey Sing Association - Meeting HallSuey Sing Association built in 1922 at 102 E. Lake St. Destroyed by fire in 1960. Rebuild in 1962 on Soledad St. where it still stands.