Street Scenes, Chatham Square, 1812. A lithograph by G. Hayward for Valentine's Manual in 1864; subject is "Chatham Square, N.Y. 1812," showing adjacent buildings and people.

Flags, Opening Ceremony, Kimlau War Memorial Photo shows the American Legion Flag and the Republic of China Flag flanked on either side with American Flags. Crowds gather in celebration of dedicating the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962.

Opening Ceremony, Kimlau War Memorial, April 29, 1962 Crowds gather in celebration of dedicating the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962. Veterans, marching units, locales and pedestrians gather to watch a Lion Dance and the ceremony to commemorate the heroic dead. The granite "pailou" arch honors Chinese-American soldiers who died fighting for the United State during World War II. Designed by Poy Gum Lee, this monument is named after Second Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau, a former resident of the neighborhood and B-25 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps who was shot down over New Guinea in 1944.

Opening Ceremony, Kimlau War Memorial Crowds gather in celebration of dedicating the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962.

Sketch, Kimlau War Memorial This sketch by Poy Gum Lee shows the design of the Kimlau War Memorial with peaked roofs and other ornamentation. The drafted Chinese and English text are also clearly rendered. Stamp on back: The American Legion \ Lt. B. R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291 \ Department of New York, 196 Canal St., New York 13, N.Y.

Kimlau War Memorial Hong Kong Magazine Clipping A picture clipped from a Hong Kong Magazine showing the opening ceremony of the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962. Writing on front: Dad's Work of Art - in a HK magazine

Kimlau War Memorial A street view of the Kimlau War Memorial with side benches. The granite "pailou" arch honors Chinese-American soldiers who died fighting for the United State during World War II. Designed by Poy Gum Lee, this monument is named after Second Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau, a former resident of the neighborhood and B-25 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps who was shot down over New Guinea in 1944. The memorial was designed by Poy G. Lee and bears calligraphy by noted Chinese calligrapher and poet Yu Youren.

North side of Chatham Square and the Bowery, New York City, undated. Copy photograph.

Calligraphy by Yu Youren, Kimlau War Memorial Calligraphy by noted Chinese calligrapher and poet Yu Youren written for the engraving on the Kimlau War Memorial. (Returned to Donor)

Opening Ceremony, Kimlau War Memorial, April 29, 1962 Crowds gather in celebration of dedicating the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962. The granite "pailou" arch honors Chinese-American soldiers who died fighting for the United State during World War II. Designed by Poy Gum Lee, this monument is named after Second Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau, a former resident of the neighborhood and B-25 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps who was shot down over New Guinea in 1944. The memorial was designed by Poy G. Lee and bears calligraphy by noted Chinese calligrapher and poet Yu Youren.

Sketch, Memorial Pilau, Kimlau Square, Poy Gum Lee, American Legion This sketch by Poy Gum Lee shows a perspective birds-eye view of the Kimlau War Memorial. Front Text: Memorial Pilau \ Kimlau Square, New York City \ Chinese Memorial Post 1291 \ American Legion Stamp on back: The American Legion \ Lt. B. R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291 \ Department of New York, 196 Canal St., New York 13, N.Y.

Kimlau War Memorial, The United Journal, May 26, 1961 A Chinese article reporting from the committee on the Kimlau War Memorial from the United Journal dated May 26, 1961.

Poy G. Lee, Chinese Typographic Lettering Draft, Kimlau War Memorial Typographic lettering of Poy Gum Lee's name and title in Chinese drafted for the Kimlau War Memorial.

Marching Band, Opening Ceremony, Kimlau War Memorial Crowds gather in celebration of dedicating the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962.

Left Pillar, Kimlau War Memorial The inside of the left pillar of the Kimlau War Memorial is engraved with the dedication and recognition of Poy G. Lee as the architect. The granite "pailou" arch honors Chinese-American soldiers who died fighting for the United State during World War II. Designed by Poy Gum Lee, this monument is named after Second Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau, a former resident of the neighborhood and B-25 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps who was shot down over New Guinea in 1944. The memorial was designed by Poy G. Lee and bears calligraphy by noted Chinese calligrapher and poet Yu Youren.

Kimlau War Memorial, Poy Gum Lee's Education Background A short article clipped from a Chinese newspaper titled Poy Gum Lee's Education Background. It is a short biography about the architect who designed the Kimlau War Memorial.

Speakers, Opening Ceremony, Kimlau War Memorial The platform is decorated with flowers honoring the war heroes of the Chinese-American community. Speakers deliver their speeches from the podium at the opening ceremony dedicating the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962.

Poy G. Lee AIA Architect, Typographic Lettering Draft, Kimlau War Memorial Typographic lettering drafted for the Kimlau War Memorial.

Kimlau War Memorial A street view of the Kimlau War Memorial with side benches. The granite "pailou" arch honors Chinese-American soldiers who died fighting for the United State during World War II. Designed by Poy Gum Lee, this monument is named after Second Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau, a former resident of the neighborhood and B-25 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps who was shot down over New Guinea in 1944. The memorial was designed by Poy G. Lee and bears calligraphy by noted Chinese calligrapher and poet Yu Youren.

Poy Gum Lee, Opening Ceremony, Kimlau War Memorial Poy Gum Lee dressed in his veteran's uniform at the opening ceremoney of the Kimlau War Memorial on April 29, 1962.

Kimlau War Memorial This photo shows a perspective view of the memorial with the two side benches for pedestrians to sit. The granite "pailou" arch honors Chinese-American soldiers who died fighting for the United State during World War II. Designed by Poy Gum Lee, this monument is named after Second Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau, a former resident of the neighborhood and B-25 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps who was shot down over New Guinea in 1944. The memorial was designed by Poy G. Lee and bears calligraphy by noted Chinese calligrapher and poet Yu Youren.