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Chinese (PIC 3-CHI) (329 images)

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PIC 3-CHI 119B
Firehouse #1. Chinese Display, Tinloy family.

Subject: Firehouse #1
Notes: Chinese Display, Tinloy family.

Scanned on: 2024-01-04 21:13:17
File Size: 5.86 MB
Dimensions (pixels): 6,600 x 5,100
Print Sizes:
  • 4" x 6" = 1650 dpi,
  • 5" x 7" = 1320 dpi,
  • 8" x 10" = 825 dpi
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    Alice Chen Shee Tinloy, Grass Valley Alice was born in Canton, China and then moved to Hong Kong. When she was 18 years old, she married Edward Kan Tinloy from Grass Valley as part of an arranged marriage. Their families were both from the village of Nam Long, a village along the Pearl River, in an area known today as Guangzhou. This photograph was taken on the boat as they traveled from Hong Kong to San Francisco. For 47 years, she and her husband operated The Unique clothing store in downtown Grass Valley. Alice was active in many community activities. She lived to be 96 years old. SearlsLibrary Edward Kan Tinloy, Grass Valley “Eddy” Tinloy was born Feb. 28, 1889. He spent his entire lifetime in Grass Valley. As owner of The Unique clothing store, he was very active in the business community, known for his strong support of the Grass Valley Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. During WWII, hespearheadedthedriveto finance USOactivities formembers ofthearmedservices. It is through his vigilant effort over many years, that the furnishings of the Grass Valley Hau Wang Chinese Temple have been preserved. Almost all Known photographs of the Temple and of Chinatown were taken by him. In recognition of his service to the community and preservation of Chinese history, he was awarded the coveted Nevada County Citizen Of The Year award in 1970. Firehouse #1. Chinese Display, Tinloy family.