JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM & CHINESE HISTORY CENTER

AUBURN, CA

Mount Murphy from Coloma 1 Panoramic view of hills to the east of Coloma from the South Fork of the American River. The tall, brown hill is Mount Murphy.
Mount Murphy from Coloma 1 Credit: sjrankin

Joss House Museum & Chinese History Center is located in Auburn, California. It is an important historical site that showcases the Chinese American history in the area. The museum was originally built as a traditional Chinese temple in 1854 by the first Chinese settlers in California. It was used as a place of worship by the Chinese community until the 1950s. The museum is now a part of the Placer County Museum and includes a variety of artifacts and displays that provide an in-depth look into the history of Chinese immigrants in the region.

The museum includes various exhibits and artifacts related to the Chinese American heritage in Auburn. Visitors can explore the history of the area's Chinese pioneers through photographs, oral histories, artifacts, and interactive displays. Additionally, the museum features a replica of the original Joss House temple and a collection of Chinese antiques. The museum also offers educational programs and lectures on a variety of topics related to the Chinese American experience.

The Joss House Museum & Chinese History Center is a great resource for those interested in learning more about the Chinese American history of Auburn and the surrounding area. The museum offers an authentic experience for visitors and provides an invaluable opportunity to explore and understand the history of the Chinese American community in the region.

JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM & CHINESE HISTORY CENTER is a History Museum in AUBURN CA. US MID #8400602127

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Mount Murphy from Coloma 1 Panoramic view of hills to the east of Coloma from the South Fork of the American River. The tall, brown hill is Mount Murphy.
Marshall's Monument Zoom view of the James Marshall monument, on a hill, with his figure pointing to the location where he discovered gold in 1848, in Coloma, California.
In a Security Mirror Self-portrait of me reflected in a security mirror at an art store in Folsom.
Tower Theatre sign, Roseville, CA This baby blue beauty <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-tower-theatre-opens-i/153743471/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">opened in 1940</a> and was <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">restored around 2002</a>. Looks like they need to repair some of the neon, but it’s otherwise in lovely shape. Signs by Wonderlite, one of the first and longest running neon sign shops in the Bay Area. Learn more, and see and an incredible collection of their original drawings at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-speaks-online-symposium-2024-registration-898205084587" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Neon Speaks Online Symposium on September 7</a>.
Tower Theatre sign, Roseville, CA This baby blue beauty <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-tower-theatre-opens-i/153743471/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">opened in 1940</a> and was <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">restored around 2002</a>. Looks like they need to repair some of the neon, but it’s otherwise in lovely shape. Signs by Wonderlite, one of the first and longest running neon sign shops in the Bay Area. Learn more, and see and an incredible collection of their original drawings at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-speaks-online-symposium-2024-registration-898205084587" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Neon Speaks Online Symposium on September 7</a>.
Foothills Motel sign, Bowman, CA
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Union Pacific Business Car Fleet The freight cars hauled by the Big Boy on its western travel were swapped for some of the Union Pacific business car fleet. These cars were used for a sold-out passenger trip from Roseville to Sparks the following day. The Big Boy needs to have cars behind it (either freight or passenger) for braking purposes.
Union Pacific Business Car Fleet The freight cars hauled by the Big Boy on its western travel were swapped for some of the Union Pacific business car fleet. These cars were used for a sold-out passenger trip from Roseville to Sparks the following day. The Big Boy needs to have cars behind it (either freight or passenger) for braking purposes.
Big Crowd for a Big Boy Massive crowds poured into Roseville to see Union Pacific's 4014 "Big Boy" steam locomotive.
UP 1983 Western Pacific Heritage Unit The diesel unit accompanying the Big Boy steam train for backup power but mostly for regenerative breaking was swapped from an ordinary Union Pacific diesel to UP 1983, the Western Pacific heritage locomotive.
Big Crowd for a Big Boy Massive crowds poured into Roseville to see Union Pacific's 4014 "Big Boy" steam locomotive.

Contact JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM & CHINESE HISTORY CENTER

JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM & CHINESE HISTORY CENTER
PO BOX 9126
AUBURN
CA
95604-9126

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MID # 8400602127
Name JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM & CHINESE HISTORY CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 911794384
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.906019, -121.082425
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 020300
US Census Block: 2026