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Old Posted May 31, 2014, 7:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality View Post
When I came across this slide a few days ago on ebay, I thought I had found Anna May Wong's elusive tree.

1970s



...alas, I don't think it's the same tree...it isn't weepy enough.



Ann May and her tree.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ostcount=13868

and here (great photograph)
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ostcount=13876
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ER - I believe your photo was taken out by the Chinatown entrance on N. Broadway.


Google Street View

Anna May Wong's tree was between the wishing pool and what is now Hop Louie's Restaurant. I believe that may be the tree in this photo.


http;familyofhummers.ripod.com

Of course, her tree has been replaced by this wonderful souvenir shop.


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