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| Landmark #770 | Butte County | Visited: July 10, 2016 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Chinese Temple is still open as a museum! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Dedicated in the spring of 1863, this building served as a temple of worship for 10,000 Chinese then living here. Funds for its erection and furnishings were provided by the Emperor and Empress of China – local Chinese labor built the structure. The building was deeded to the City of Oroville in 1935 by the Chinese residents.
OTHER TIDBITS: In its earliest days, the main temple served folks of many Asian persuasions: Daoists, Buddhists, and Confucians! They’re still represented inside by three statues: Hua Tuo (Daoist medicinal hero and god), Guan Yu (Confucian hero and god), and Tien Hau (Buddhist/Daoist Empress of Heaven). Because of this, the temple came to be known as Liet Sheng Kong, or “Temple of Many Gods. As the Chinese population grew in Oroville, those different groups spread out to create their own temples, though this one continues to house the most complete collection of artifacts and clothing from that era! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 1500 Broderick St Oroville, CA 95966 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~451mi (726km) — 7.6hrs |
| When should I go? | The Chinese Temple is open daily from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM! |
