Past Event

Welcome to Chinatown: The Gateway Arch and Nine Dragon Wall

Join the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago as they present a monthly lecture series highlighting the architectural and cultural landmarks of Chinatown, part of their centennial celebration of Chicago’s Chinatown.

This discussion will focus on the history behind the iconic Gateway Arch and Nine Dragon Wall, presented by Ian Chin, Vice President and Senior Principal of Wiss Janney Elstner and Associates, Inc, Architects, Engineers and Materials Scientists.

This event is free and open to the public.  However, space is limited and reservations are suggested.  To register, call (312) 949-1000 or email and leave your name, phone number, email address, and number of people.

This is part of the Chinatown Centennial Lecture series, “Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago Chinatown,” which is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly.
Take a sneak peak at the remaining lectures in this series.

For more information, please visit ccamuseum.org.