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CHL No. 770 Oroville Chinese Temple - Butte

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NO. 770 CHINESE TEMPLE - Dedicated in the spring of 1863, this building served as a temple of worship for 10,000 Chinese then living here. Funds for its erection and furnishings were provided by the Emperor and Empress of China - local Chinese labor built the structure. The building was deeded to the City of Oroville in 1935 by the Chinese residents.

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1500 Broderick St, Oroville
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Oroville Chinese Temple Well-preserved Chinese temple in Oroville recalls Gold Rush era
NO. 770 CHINESE TEMPLE