Detention Barracks
Explore the Detention Barracks
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Take a deep-dive through the history the first floor Chinese men’s dormitory, discover what life was like for former detainees, and learn how they maintained order in the barracks.
Look beyond the translations to discover unique characteristics of thirteen Chinese poems, including their hidden histories and surprising connections.
Chinese poems reference the once-green walls of the men’s barracks. It was one of several paint layers covering inscriptions left behind by former immigrants.