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Chinese American Museum of Chicago

Category: Food

Chinese Restaurants Move Down-Market, 1910s-1960s

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These postcards are from Bob Salika, a knowledgeable collector in the Chicago area.  They are important because, unlike most historical… Read more Chinese Restaurants Move Down-Market, 1910s-1960s

Chinese Food and Politics in Chicago, 1905-07

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The early years of the Chinese restaurant boom saw the forging of close links between food service and political agendas. … Read more Chinese Food and Politics in Chicago, 1905-07

Chicago restaurant bill of fare, 1903

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he newspapers of Chicago began to notice the boom in Chinese restaurants almost as soon as it began in 1901. … Read more Chicago restaurant bill of fare, 1903

Menu from Good Housekeeping Magazine, 1903

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This menu is only relevant to Chicago because it is from an article in a magazine that was widely read… Read more Menu from Good Housekeeping Magazine, 1903

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238 West 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-949-1000 Fax: 312-949-1001
office@ccamuseum.org
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 9:30AM-2PM
Thu: Closed
Fri: 9:30AM-2PM
Sat: 10AM-4PM (Winter); 10AM-5PM (Summer)
Sun: 10AM-4PM
Group visits by appointment only.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Suggested Donation for Admission:
Adults: $8
Students and Seniors: $5
Museum Members: FREE

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© 2005-2023 Chinese American Museum of Chicago -Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center

CAMOC is governed by the Board of Directors of the Chinatown Museum Foundation (CMF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Chicago, Illinois.

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We are currently open Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 2pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Group visits by appointment only. All individuals in the Museum are required to wear a mask at all times.

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We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, and energetic individual to join our Exhibition team as Curator of Exhibitions! More info click HERE.

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