Remembering Pittsburgh's Chinatown | Explore a lost neighborhood!

It was a thriving part of downtown Pittsburgh. But not everyone knows the history of this tiny Chinese immigrant community - once located between Grant and Ross Streets. The 1920s ushered in the beginning of its disappearance - largely because of the construction of a major roadway, the Boulevard of the Allies. Today, the popular Chinatown Inn restaurant is the only significant remnant of a bygone era. WQED traces the history of Pittsburgh’s Chinatown and recounts how a new generation of Asian Americans is remembering this landmark site.
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[@ramencurry6672]

Pittsburgh is great. I’m from Philadelphia so I view Pittsburgh as like the brother on the other side of the state

[@ivanlowjones]

I've had lunch at the Chinatown Inn. It's hard to believe that an entire community existed in that small area off of Ross Street.

[@kcailly1]

Former owner was a major narcotics trafficker with italian mob connections.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ61oKx7Zsx9adE

[@mattmeisenhelter4183]

Excellent presentation. Would love to see more about the Chinatown neighborhood.

[@carolyaster5466]

Such an important part of Pittsburgh's history! This is a wonderful video.

[@jaylou3430]

Used to eat at Chinatown Inn many times as a kid in the early 70s! Remember Roy was always our waiter such a nice guy! I remember alot of Chinese in Pittsburgh in the 70s. Also remember a little Chinese market across the parking lot great memories!

[@panda51988]

The gang wars played a significant part...

[@nicktim4338]

Nice documentary!

[@WQED]

Glad you enjoyed it, Nick! Thank you!

[@mileslong9675]

Best of luck. I hope it remains strong. There used to be a Chinatown in Detroit. It’s long gone now, having been ravaged by crime. Most folks never knew it existed. That was a long time ago. There are other cities that have lost their International district/Chinatown. So sad. I fear that here in Seattle we are going to lose ours. Best of luck to you. Stay strong.