Block 112: The Untold Story of San Diego's Working Class in the 1880s
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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San Diego Archaeological Center
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Block 112 in Downtown San Diego reflected the same urban diversity that was typical of large Eastern cities. Of the 50 residents, 16 were white or African American citizens. The other 34 were immigrants and ethnic minorities—Chinese laundrymen, a Mexican mill hand, a French gunsmith, a German day-laborer, a Welsh musician, a Japanese lunch man, and an Irish baker. This presentation reveals clues about their everyday lives, ambitions, and lifestyle. This talk will be held on Zoom.
