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Historic Julia Morgan cottages on Angel Island to be rebuilt with new state funding (KTVU)

October 23, 2023

By Kiley Russell

SAN FRANCISCO - A pair of Angel Island cottages designed by one of California's most famous architects will be rebuilt thanks to a fresh infusion of state money for the project. 

State Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, announced Monday that $1 million has been secured to rebuild two of the 12 cottages designed by Julia Morgan. 

"Not many people know that Angel Island was the entry point for thousands of immigrants on the West Coast, especially for Asians looking for a new life in the United States. I want to make history come alive for visitors, providing an invaluable opportunity to learn about the past and imagine a more inclusive future," Ting said.

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News of the cottages was also covered by SFGate.