![]() ![]() They were based on family names or places of origin in China, and generally run by well-to-do merchants. The Chinese Six Companies, were the main organizations which provided order and assistance to the San Francisco Chinese in Chinatown. Good Tongs and Bad TongsĬhinatown became a city within a city associations (tongs) were created by the residents and these organizations handled most of the affairs of the inhabitants: legal matters, criminal enforcement, banking, aid to newcomers, and more. Mary's Cathedral at Grant and Pacific Avenues was built in 1854 from bricks shipped around the tip of South America, and was the only building in Chinatown to survive the fire that followed the 1906 earthquake. The First Chinese Baptist Church, also in Waverly Place, was first built there in 1888, and rebuilt after the earthquake. There is a large Buddhist monastery on Sacramento and Grant, the Red Mountain Monastery.Ĭhristian churches were also built early on here. It is still a place of worship and is open to the public. The temple was created in 1852 the original building was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and rebuilt in 1911. She is seen as the protector of seafarers, and as such, much honored by Chinese immigrants in San Francisco. It is dedicated to the goddess Mazu (based on a real woman who died in 987 A.D.), called Tin How, or Empress of Heaven. The Tin How Temple (or Tien Hou) in Waverly Place is the oldest Chinese temple in the United States. Chinese Religious BuildingsĬhinese immigrants built temples in Chinatown, both Taoist temples, focussing on honoring ancestors and praying to Chinese gods, and Buddhist temples. New arrivals still often settle in Chinatown, although the residential areas of the Richmond and Sunset Districts in the western half of the city have become majority Chinese areas over the past few decades. ![]() See more on the Angel Island Immigration Station.Īpproximately one third of SF residents are Asian, and most of those are Chinese. The building where they were held has been turned into an interesting museum and is worth a visit. via San Francisco were held on Angel Island while their applications were being processed. Guests can work out in our 10,000-square-foot bi-level Cor Health & Fitness Center with a terrace located just outside and our M Club Lounge.The SF Chinese population decreased somewhat after the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 the change in immigration laws in 1965 saw another surge in Chinese immigration into San Francisco and it continues today.Īfter the immigration laws were tightened, Chinese attempting to enter the U.S. Event planners have more than 133,000 square feet of space to consider from boardrooms to ballrooms. Take in the sunsets from The View Lounge on the 39th floor which boasts sweeping views of San Francisco and the Bay, and signature cocktails. Indulge at our popular restaurants and bars, with B55 serving a full American breakfast buffet daily and elevated American Pub fare and craft beer. Inside, you can relax and recharge in contemporary rooms and suites with impressive views of the city. Guests have easy access to Bay area attractions including Moscone Center, Chase Center, Oracle Park, Union Square shopping, and the museums of SoMa and Yerba Buena. Whether you are in town for business or leisure, San Francisco Marriott Marquis welcomes travelers to Northern California with exceptional service, spacious hotel rooms, and suites, and a prime downtown location. ![]() Get to know San Francisco from our newly-renovated hotel ![]()
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