Photo © Robin Dunitz
Date
1980
Location
Japanese Village Plaza, exterior
327 East 1st St. (near Central Ave.)
Little Tokyo
Media Notes
Photo-sensitized ceramic tile, 24' x 9'
Description
Dedicated to the pioneering spirit of early Japanese immigrants, the mural includes eight historical photographs depicting their lives, struggles, and achievements. Four are images of the World War II internment camps in which Japanese-Americans were placed. The others are pictures of 19th century railroad and agricultural workers, and Little Tokyo in its early days.
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