San Francisco's Empress of China Building Secured by Asian American Nonprofits

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A coalition of six Asian American nonprofit organizations has successfully acquired the historic Empress of China building in San Francisco. The purchase marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to bring the iconic site under community ownership. The groups plan to transform the property into an arts and cultural campus serving the local community. The restoration initiative is also tied to broader goals of economic and cultural revitalization in the area. Public sessions are planned to allow community members to shape the architectural direction of the project.

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