

Kimlau War Memorial
Civic Center
A granite arch honoring Chinese-American soldiers who died in World War II, named for bomber pilot Benjamin Ralph Kimlau. Architect Poy Gum Lee's design reimagines a traditional ceremonial gateway in the heart of Chinatown.
Historic war memorial
Chinese-American heritage
WWII tribute
Traditional Asian architecture
Kimlau War Memorial
Civic Center


A granite arch honoring Chinese-American soldiers who died in World War II, named for bomber pilot Benjamin Ralph Kimlau. Architect Poy Gum Lee's design reimagines a traditional ceremonial gateway in the heart of Chinatown.
Historic war memorial
Chinese-American heritage
WWII tribute
Traditional Asian architecture