The Surprising Reason Behind Chinatown's Aesthetic

Chinatowns in various cities around the world look a lot alike, but while it may be the Western vision of old China, it was never accurate. The reasons behind this require a lesson in the history of San Francisco's Chinatown. It's disturbing, but not surprising. Like so many parts of our history, it was a struggle to balance racism and capitalism. (via Boing Boing)