New Chinese Republic Parade Float

New Chinese Republic Parade Float

According to the 1910 census, the Chinese American population in Spokane County was 263. Many in this community lived near Trent Avenue (now Spokane Falls Boulevard) between Browne Street and Howard Street. The population held enough recognition that floats were included in a citywide event celebrating the region. A June 17, 1913 article in the Spokane Chronicle indicates that the Chinese community planned two floats, one is seen in this photograph with a participant dressed up as Uncle Sam, and another shaped like a battleship with the inscription "The Youngest Republic -- Old China." These references highlight the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty in 1912 and a newly government led by Sun Yat-Sen.

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Eastern Washington University Archives and Special Collections, Eugene T. Hawk Photograph Collection see: https://dc.ewu.edu/hawk_photos/

1913 June 17

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