Interior of the Bamboo Gardens restaurant in the old Fritchman building, southeast corner of 7th Street and Main Street
Content Description
This collection contains 19 black and white photographic prints of members of the Chinese immigrant community in Boise, Idaho. Boise businessman Fong Foo Jeung (方富長), also known as Harry Fong, is featured heavily in this collection along with several of his immediate family members, including his first wife, Kwan Shee (方門關氏) also known as Gretta Fong. This collection also contains several portraits of unidentified individuals of Chinese descent.
Dates
- Creation: 1910 - 1930
Biographical / Historical
Louie Tong was the owner of the Shanghai Low restaurant which was in the Hip Sing building complex
Extent
From the Collection: 19 Photographic Prints : black and white ; 3" x 5" to 8" x 10"
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Chinese
Repository Details
Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620
public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov