The memorial is set to stand near Interstate 15 in Box Elder County, guiding visitors to Golden Spike National Historical Park. The original golden spike — which marked the completionContinueContinue reading “A 43-foot golden spike arrives in Utah, marking the history of the transcontinental railroad”
Author Archives: Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association
Chinese Railroad Worker Archaeology in Utah: What Have We Learned? With Utah State Historic Perservation Office
Discover the archaeology of Chinese Railroad Workers in Utah through real artifacts interpreted by experts in the field. Archaeologists planning their excavation at Terrace in 2021. Photograph courtesy of Steve Dudrow.ContinueContinue reading “Chinese Railroad Worker Archaeology in Utah: What Have We Learned? With Utah State Historic Perservation Office”
Chinese Railroad Descendants’ Photography Project by Harmon Li
In May of 2023, photographer Harmon Li traveled to Utah for the Corky Lee Photo Exhibition and the 154th Anniversary of the Golden Spike. He photographed members of the CRWDAContinueContinue reading “Chinese Railroad Descendants’ Photography Project by Harmon Li”
Golden Spike National Historical Park to Commemorates the 154th Anniversary of the Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
Promontory Summit, UT – Today visitors from around the state and nation once again gathered at Promontory Summit to commemorate the one hundred and fifty-fourth anniversary of the completion ofContinueContinue reading “Golden Spike National Historical Park to Commemorates the 154th Anniversary of the Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad”
Making History: A Tribute to Commemorate Corky Lee and His Contribution in Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah – The Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants’ Association (CRWDA) is proud to present “Making History,” an exhibit of photographer Karen Zhou’s work in honor of her lateContinueContinue reading “Making History: A Tribute to Commemorate Corky Lee and His Contribution in Utah”
Judge Michael Wei Kwan’s Celebration of Life
Judge Kwan has been described as a true visionary, a fierce advocate for justice, peace and equity, a moral leader, a mentor, and a very kind and gentle soul whoContinueContinue reading “Judge Michael Wei Kwan’s Celebration of Life”