Communities speak out about demolition of Detroit Chinatown building

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Communities speak out about the demolition of historic Detroit Chinatown building

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Communities speak out about the demolition of

historic Detroit Chinatown building

A 140-year-old Detroit historic building (3143 Cass Ave) was razed Saturday morning despite many calls for the demolition process to be halted and a unanimous city council vote that went unheeded. Built in 1883, the Cass Avenue building was one of the last relics of a time when Asian-owned businesses, a majority of them with roots in China, thrived in downtown Detroit. Home to the Chinese Merchants Association and other groups, the building served as a gathering space for cultural events, such as weddings and movies, and even hosted a health clinic for immigrant families. Members of the Asian American community in Metro Detroit came together Monday to condemn the demolition of the former site of the Chinese Merchants Association.

Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang speaks at rally against continued destruction of Detroit's historic Chinatown district.

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Roland Hwang from ACJ speaks at rally against continued destruction of Detroit's historic Chinatown district.

Hayg Oshagan speaks at rally against continued destruction of Detroit's historic Chinatown district.

Carolyn Chin Watson granddaughter of Shanghai Cafe owners speaks at rally against continued destruction of Detroit's historic Chinatown district.

James Lee grandson of original Shanghai Cafe owners speaks at rally against continued destruction of Detroit's historic Chinatown district.

Richard Mui of Association of Chinese Americans speaks at rally against continued destruction of Detroit's historic Chinatown district.

Detroit Area Residents Jeff Cowin, Rachel Lutz and Sharon Dow, speak out at rally against continued destruction of Detroit's historic Chinatown district.