On August 2, 1970, Locke was listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. It is the only town in the United States built exclusively by the Chinese Americans for the Chinese Americans. Its unique charm and genuine authenticity
bring many visitors to its streets each year.
California Heritage site map
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Fall 2023 Newsletter
Enjoy the Fall 2023 Locke Foundation Newsletter.
History of Locke and the Locke Foundation
Bury My Bones In America – Saga of a Chinese American Family
Voices: Chinese Women of the Delta Fundraiser Information
Chinese Demonstration Garden Renovation Project
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Fall 2023 Newsletter
Visit the Locke Boarding House
The Locke Boarding House was constructed in 1909, prior to the formal development of the town of Locke. Chinese men working on the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad boarded in the small establishment which was located near the Southern Pacific Railroad shipping warehouse. The Kuramoto family operated the boarding house from 1921 until they were interned during World War II in 1942. The family did not return to resume operation of the Boarding House after the war. In 2008 it became the Locke Boarding House Museum and Visitors’ Center, a first-stop family-friendly destination to Locke.
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