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Early History - 1907 Riot
With the large influx of Japanese immigrants in 1907, an anti-Asian sentiment quickly grew within the white community. On September 7, 1907 a large angry mob marched on Chinatown shattering windows, breaking into stores and frightening the residents. The mob then moved towards Powell Street, the home of the Japanese community. Pre-warned, the Japanese were ready for the onslaught and fought back, forcing the crowd to retreat. However, the stores and businesses were heavily damaged. This hostility towards Asians was an indication of the racism that the Japanese would face throughout the early
period of history in Canada.
Damage as the result of the riot of 1907, Vancouver.(photo: Public Archives of Canada)
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Riot of 1907 (video)
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