Survey of Asian American historic structures in Phoenix to begin

[Source: Karen Leong] -- The City of Phoenix recently commissioned Arizona Historical Research to conduct the Historic Property Survey of Asian Americans in Phoenix. This is an exciting acknowledgement that Asian Americans have actively contributed to the growth of Phoenix and Arizona, and it’s a critical opportunity to demonstrate these contributions by documenting the history of properties that have been significant to Asian American communities from initial settlement through the 1960s. This project also is providing educational opportunities for ASU students to learn more about Asian Americans in the local community the program of Asian Pacific American Studies.

The project cannot succeed without the input of all Asian American communities, and your help is requested. You're invited to meet the research team (including Vince Murray and Scott Solliday of AHR, and Karen Leong, consultant for this project), ask questions, and make suggestions. It's the hope of the project leaders that this project will be able to address the rich diversity of the Asian American communities in the Phoenix area.

Two public meetings are scheduled for the Mercado, ASU at the Downtown Phoenix Campus:

• Wednesday June 14, 2006, 7-9 pm, Mercado at ASU Downtown, Room C230
• Saturday June 17, 2006, 9-11 am, Mercado at ASU Downtown, Room C230

For validated parking, park at the Heritage and Science Garage, at the southeast corner of Fifth and Monroe Streets. Bring your parking card for validation at the meeting. Click here for a map to the Mercado, driving instructions, and/or parking information.

Please RSVP to Vince Murray, Arizona Historical Research, 480-829-0267 or Karen Leong, ASU, 480-727-6052. They'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.