Chew Kee Store Museum

bartellj

2023-09

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NoeHill Webmaster

2020-05

The Chew Kee Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 as part of the Fiddletown Historic District. It is a rare example of rammed-earth adobe construction.The building was used by Dr. Yee and his son as an office, herb shop and residence.Dr. Yee was succeeded in ownership of the building by Chew Kee who operated the store from the 1880s until 1912. Kee sold cigar boxes, rice in large containers, patent medicine, opium and Chinese foodstuffs.The last resident was Chew Kee's adopted son, "Jimmie" Chow (Fong Chow Yow), a master carpenter, who lived in the store until he died in 1965. Chow retained what was already in the store, adding what he needed to work and live.Chow was the last Chinese person to live in Fiddletown.The contents of the store from all previous owners remain in place,

Crystal

2023-09

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Carly Hanson

2020-05

We didn't get a chance to go in the museum but the park located next to it was very nice and clean with new playground equipment and clean public restrooms. The area around the park was scenic and nice enough to walk and explore a little bit as well. Parking is across the street which is the main road through town so beware of traffic. Great spot to get out and stretch your legs n get some fresh air when traveling through the area.

Mandi Thompson

2020-05

Super cool historical place in Fiddletown. I had no idea it was even there. Worth a visit on a Saturday, to learn a little about the history of the building and the town. Lots of artifacts to look at and most of the building is just how the previous occupants left it.

Ron Rynearson

2020-05

This a great place of history the ole Chinese herb store and knowing the Chinese where here for such a long time ago and the knowledge. We should all invest into a membership to show support to keep these shops open for our visitation.

Sylvia Oropeza

2020-05

Wonderful little gem in Fiddletown, definitely worth a visit!

Seth Hiatt

2018-05

Tiny but fantastic little museum.

Carol Granger

2019-05

This ia a gem of a museum. Go visit if you can.

Victor Valentine

2019-05

Neat place

Jake M

2020-05

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