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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and makes available a wide range of materials chronicling Minnesota's history and culture. The goals of the Collections Department are to collect and preserve; provide access and interpretation; and engage in education and outreach. This blog is a tool to share these stories and let people know what is happening in the department.
John's Place Table
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
To kick it off we present this beautiful table. It has ornate floral and bird mother-of-pearl marquetry on its legs, apron and the frame around the off-white marble slab top.
The table was used at Yuen Faung Low [or "John's Place"], the first Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis, between 1903 and 1960.