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Mills Alley Plaques Dedication

On Tuesday, January 9, the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was invited to the dedication of two re-worded plaques marking the location of the former location of the Yuen Kee Laundry which was burned down by an angry mob in 1885. Susie Ling spoke on behalf of CHSSC.

Presentation of certificate to Susie Ling.
Susie Ling speaking at the podium on behalf of CHSSC.
View of attendees at the plaque dedication.
Unveiling of the plaque in Mills Alley, the former location of the Yuen Kee Laundry.
Susie Ling reading the words on the re-worded plaque.
Pasadena Mayor Gordo, Susie Ling and Councilmember Gene Masuda standing next to the new plaque in Mills Alley.
Pasadena Mayor Gordo, City of Sierra Madre Councilmember Kristine Lowe and Pasadena Councilmember Gene Masuda standing in front of the plaque in Mills Alley.
Group photo in front of the plaque in Mills Alley.
Grace Leo and Susie Ling.
Pasadena Councilmember Gene Masuda and Pasadena Mayor Gordo discussing the plaque on Fair Oaks Ave.
Grace taking a photo of the plaque on Fair Oaks Ave.
Re-worded plaque marking the location of the Yuen Kee Laundry that was burned down in 1885.
Susie LIng standing behind plaque on Fair Oaks Ave.
Group photo by plaque on Fair Oaks Ave.