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Grave stone. Gin Chow : 1857-1933. Evergreen Cemetery. Gin Chow was the most famous Chinese farmer in Lompoc. He was the weather prophet, political analyst and sage of his time. Gin Chow farmed in Goleta until 1911, when he moved to Lompoc. He came to the U.S. from China in 1873, with the intention of getting rich like most Chinese immigrants. He worked for Col. W. W. Hollister's Glen Annie Ranch in Goleta, farmed on 22 acres later, and eventually moved to Lompoc, buying 32 acres east of town.
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undated
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Grave stone at Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, with the following inscritption, "Gin Chow 1857 - 1933 The Prophet."
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Gin Chow, Santa Barbara farmer and businessman : early 1900s. Predicted date of 1925 earthquake and protected water rights of Lompoc Valley farmers.
Date
early 1900s
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Portrait of Gin Chow. Image originally obtained from Santa Barbara Historical Society.
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Willie Lee and family, Santa Barbara : early 1900s. Will Lee was the cook for Mr. and Mrs. Edwards.
Date
early 1900s
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Full-length, formal portrait of Willie Lee and two other family members. Image originally obtained from Santa Barbara Historical Society.
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Chinese New Year, Joss House, 15 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara : early 1900s.
Date
early 1900s
Description
Two men play stringed instruments on front of a festive table. Image originally obtained from Santa Barbara Historical Society.
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Santa Barbara Chinese Mission Church : early 1900s.
Date
early 1900s
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A group of people stand outside the Santa Barbara Chinese Mission Church. Image originally obtained from Santa Barbara Historical Society.
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Charlie Sing, Domestic, San Marcos Hotel, Santa Barbara : 1889.
Date
1889
Description
Charlie Sing stands on walkway near row of trees and picket fence. Image originally obtained from Santa Barbara Historical Society.
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Santa Barbara merchant Hing Lee and his granddaughter : about 1900. Hing Lee & Co. retail was at 16 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara.
Date
circa 1900
Description
Hing Lee and his young granddaughter wear traditional clothing and sit for a portrait. Image originally obtained from Santa Barbara Historical Society.
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