The Locke Foundation
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📍National Register of Historic Places
Unveiling a generation's hidden legacy.
Unveiling a generation's hidden legacy.
厄尔·斯坦利·加德纳，这位传奇的《佩里·梅森》系列创造者，在其生命的后半程爱上了萨克拉门托-圣华金三角洲。被那里的静谧水道与激发创意的宁静所吸引，他乘坐屋船探索这片区域，拍照、写作，并与从洛克到朱斯蒂餐馆的当地居民结下深厚情谊。加德纳的遗产不仅存于数以百万计的读者之中，也留在他曾走过的三角洲岸边的记忆里。
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
厄尔·斯坦利·加德纳，这位传奇的《佩里·梅森》系列创造者，在其生命的后半程爱上了萨克拉门托-圣华金三角洲。被那里的静谧水道与激发创意的宁静所吸引，他乘坐屋船探索这片区域，拍照、写作，并与从洛克到朱斯蒂餐馆的当地居民结下深厚情谊。加德纳的遗产不仅存于数以百万计的读者之中，也留在他曾走过的三角洲岸边的记忆里。
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
Erle Stanley Gardner, the legendary creator of Perry Mason, spent his later years falling in love with the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Gardner’s legacy lives on not only in millions of readers, but in the memories he left along the Delta’s shores.
#heritage #LockeFoundation #asianamerican
#heritage #LockeFoundation #asianamerican
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Erle Stanley Gardner, the legendary creator of Perry Mason, spent his later years falling in love with the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Gardner’s legacy lives on not only in millions of readers, but in the memories he left along the Delta’s shores.
#heritage #LockeFoundation #asianamerican
#heritage #LockeFoundation #asianamerican
厄爾·斯坦利·加德納，這位傳奇的《佩里·梅森》系列創作者，在生命的後半程愛上了薩克拉門托－聖華金三角洲。被那裡的靜謐水道與激發創意的寧靜所吸引，他乘坐屋船探索這片區域，拍照、寫作，並與從洛克到朱斯蒂餐館的在地居民結下深厚情誼。加德納的遺產不僅存於數以百萬計的讀者之中，也留在他曾走過的三角洲岸邊的記憶裡。
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
厄爾·斯坦利·加德納，這位傳奇的《佩里·梅森》系列創作者，在生命的後半程愛上了薩克拉門托－聖華金三角洲。被那裡的靜謐水道與激發創意的寧靜所吸引，他乘坐屋船探索這片區域，拍照、寫作，並與從洛克到朱斯蒂餐館的在地居民結下深厚情誼。加德納的遺產不僅存於數以百萬計的讀者之中，也留在他曾走過的三角洲岸邊的記憶裡。
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
#heritage #LockeFoundation #sanjoaquin #asianamericanculture
Inspired by a visit to Locke, followed by a deep dive into Locke’s colorful history, a talented group of Cal Berkeley students have created a charming little booklet entitled "LOCKED IN TIME – A Tale of How a Little Girl Met and Made Friends of Connie King."
#UC Berkeley #LockeFoundation #art
#UC Berkeley #LockeFoundation #art
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Inspired by a visit to Locke, followed by a deep dive into Locke’s colorful history, a talented group of Cal Berkeley students have created a charming little booklet entitled "LOCKED IN TIME – A Tale of How a Little Girl Met and Made Friends of Connie King."
#UC Berkeley #LockeFoundation #art
#UC Berkeley #LockeFoundation #art
Locke Toilet Garden
At the end of her town tours for the Locke Foundation, Connie King would usually make her infamous toilet garden the final destination for her group. Connie’s whimsical garden has been relocated to the Chinese Vegetable Demonstration Garden.
#museum #asianamericanculture
At the end of her town tours for the Locke Foundation, Connie King would usually make her infamous toilet garden the final destination for her group. Connie’s whimsical garden has been relocated to the Chinese Vegetable Demonstration Garden.
#museum #asianamericanculture
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Locke Toilet Garden
At the end of her town tours for the Locke Foundation, Connie King would usually make her infamous toilet garden the final destination for her group. Connie’s whimsical garden has been relocated to the Chinese Vegetable Demonstration Garden.
#museum #asianamericanculture
At the end of her town tours for the Locke Foundation, Connie King would usually make her infamous toilet garden the final destination for her group. Connie’s whimsical garden has been relocated to the Chinese Vegetable Demonstration Garden.
#museum #asianamericanculture
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
Women in Locke excelled at multitasking. Despite often having over 8 children, they managed family duties and found time to sew and knit.
#culture #museum #Lockefoundation #aianamericanculture #history
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
Women in Locke excelled at multitasking. Despite often having over 8 children, they managed family duties and found time to sew and knit.
#culture #museum #Lockefoundation #aianamericanculture #history
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
Women in Locke excelled at multitasking. Despite often having over 8 children, they managed family duties and found time to sew and knit.
#culture #museum #Lockefoundation #aianamericanculture #history
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
Women in Locke excelled at multitasking. Despite often having over 8 children, they managed family duties and found time to sew and knit.
#culture #museum #Lockefoundation #aianamericanculture #history
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
By 1930, 477,000 acres of the delta transitioned into agriculture. The San Joaquin Delta grew onions, asparagus, and potatoes, while the Sacramento Delta focused on fruit orchards.
#museum #asianamericanculture #lockefoundation #aapi #Sacramento
By 1930, 477,000 acres of the delta transitioned into agriculture. The San Joaquin Delta grew onions, asparagus, and potatoes, while the Sacramento Delta focused on fruit orchards.
#museum #asianamericanculture #lockefoundation #aapi #Sacramento
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 AM
From the Locke Boarding House Museum Collection
By 1930, 477,000 acres of the delta transitioned into agriculture. The San Joaquin Delta grew onions, asparagus, and potatoes, while the Sacramento Delta focused on fruit orchards.
#museum #asianamericanculture #lockefoundation #aapi #Sacramento
By 1930, 477,000 acres of the delta transitioned into agriculture. The San Joaquin Delta grew onions, asparagus, and potatoes, while the Sacramento Delta focused on fruit orchards.
#museum #asianamericanculture #lockefoundation #aapi #Sacramento
Locke is now on the airwaves! 🎙️
Discover the incredible story of our town and the vital preservation work of the Locke Foundation on the newest episode of the Atlas Obscura podcast! Tune in and don't miss this episode!
#LockeFoundation #AtlasObscura #Hiddengem #Podcast #Chineseamericanhistory
Discover the incredible story of our town and the vital preservation work of the Locke Foundation on the newest episode of the Atlas Obscura podcast! Tune in and don't miss this episode!
#LockeFoundation #AtlasObscura #Hiddengem #Podcast #Chineseamericanhistory
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Locke is now on the airwaves! 🎙️
Discover the incredible story of our town and the vital preservation work of the Locke Foundation on the newest episode of the Atlas Obscura podcast! Tune in and don't miss this episode!
#LockeFoundation #AtlasObscura #Hiddengem #Podcast #Chineseamericanhistory
Discover the incredible story of our town and the vital preservation work of the Locke Foundation on the newest episode of the Atlas Obscura podcast! Tune in and don't miss this episode!
#LockeFoundation #AtlasObscura #Hiddengem #Podcast #Chineseamericanhistory
Last Saturday, Locke was honored to host a banquet that staged more than 40 LF volunteers in appreciation of their efforts at the Aviator Restaurant.
The Locke Foundation is filled with gratitude for all of our volunteers, community members, and supporters.
#AAPIHeritage #LockeFoundation
The Locke Foundation is filled with gratitude for all of our volunteers, community members, and supporters.
#AAPIHeritage #LockeFoundation
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Last Saturday, Locke was honored to host a banquet that staged more than 40 LF volunteers in appreciation of their efforts at the Aviator Restaurant.
The Locke Foundation is filled with gratitude for all of our volunteers, community members, and supporters.
#AAPIHeritage #LockeFoundation
The Locke Foundation is filled with gratitude for all of our volunteers, community members, and supporters.
#AAPIHeritage #LockeFoundation
Then v. Now
Joe Schoong School House/Chinese School Museum
The schoolhouse was founded by the Kao Ming Tong in 1915, functioning as both a meeting place and a town hall. In 1926, it became an after-school institution for children to learn Cantonese.
#heritage #museum #sacramento #history
Joe Schoong School House/Chinese School Museum
The schoolhouse was founded by the Kao Ming Tong in 1915, functioning as both a meeting place and a town hall. In 1926, it became an after-school institution for children to learn Cantonese.
#heritage #museum #sacramento #history
October 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Then v. Now
Joe Schoong School House/Chinese School Museum
The schoolhouse was founded by the Kao Ming Tong in 1915, functioning as both a meeting place and a town hall. In 1926, it became an after-school institution for children to learn Cantonese.
#heritage #museum #sacramento #history
Joe Schoong School House/Chinese School Museum
The schoolhouse was founded by the Kao Ming Tong in 1915, functioning as both a meeting place and a town hall. In 1926, it became an after-school institution for children to learn Cantonese.
#heritage #museum #sacramento #history
Happy Mooncake Festival!
The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional celebration for Chinese and Southeast Asian communities, occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunisolar calendar. This year, it's on October 6, 2025. Enjoy a mooncake to celebrate!
#Autumn #Celebration #heritage
The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional celebration for Chinese and Southeast Asian communities, occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunisolar calendar. This year, it's on October 6, 2025. Enjoy a mooncake to celebrate!
#Autumn #Celebration #heritage
October 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Happy Mooncake Festival!
The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional celebration for Chinese and Southeast Asian communities, occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunisolar calendar. This year, it's on October 6, 2025. Enjoy a mooncake to celebrate!
#Autumn #Celebration #heritage
The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional celebration for Chinese and Southeast Asian communities, occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunisolar calendar. This year, it's on October 6, 2025. Enjoy a mooncake to celebrate!
#Autumn #Celebration #heritage
Dai Loy Gambling House Museum
During the prohibition era, Locke became popular for illegal bars, gambling, casinos, and opium dens due to the lack of police in the town. Once an illegal gambling casino, the museum now safeguards many artifacts.
#Sacramento #LockeFoundation #heritage #museum
During the prohibition era, Locke became popular for illegal bars, gambling, casinos, and opium dens due to the lack of police in the town. Once an illegal gambling casino, the museum now safeguards many artifacts.
#Sacramento #LockeFoundation #heritage #museum
September 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Dai Loy Gambling House Museum
During the prohibition era, Locke became popular for illegal bars, gambling, casinos, and opium dens due to the lack of police in the town. Once an illegal gambling casino, the museum now safeguards many artifacts.
#Sacramento #LockeFoundation #heritage #museum
During the prohibition era, Locke became popular for illegal bars, gambling, casinos, and opium dens due to the lack of police in the town. Once an illegal gambling casino, the museum now safeguards many artifacts.
#Sacramento #LockeFoundation #heritage #museum
The Locke Foundation Chinese Demonstration Garden Project
Come check out our Demo Garden and Community Gardens while visiting Locke! These crops and plants are gems carefully tended by our wonderful volunteers from UC Davis.
#LockeFoundation #heritage #community #Sacramento #garden #culture
Come check out our Demo Garden and Community Gardens while visiting Locke! These crops and plants are gems carefully tended by our wonderful volunteers from UC Davis.
#LockeFoundation #heritage #community #Sacramento #garden #culture
September 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Locke Foundation Chinese Demonstration Garden Project
Come check out our Demo Garden and Community Gardens while visiting Locke! These crops and plants are gems carefully tended by our wonderful volunteers from UC Davis.
#LockeFoundation #heritage #community #Sacramento #garden #culture
Come check out our Demo Garden and Community Gardens while visiting Locke! These crops and plants are gems carefully tended by our wonderful volunteers from UC Davis.
#LockeFoundation #heritage #community #Sacramento #garden #culture
Congratulations Clarence Chu! 🎉
Locke Foundation Director receives DELTA CHAMPIONS Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years preserving Locke’s history, culture & community.
#history #heritage #lockefoundation #congratulations
Locke Foundation Director receives DELTA CHAMPIONS Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years preserving Locke’s history, culture & community.
#history #heritage #lockefoundation #congratulations
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Congratulations Clarence Chu! 🎉
Locke Foundation Director receives DELTA CHAMPIONS Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years preserving Locke’s history, culture & community.
#history #heritage #lockefoundation #congratulations
Locke Foundation Director receives DELTA CHAMPIONS Lifetime Achievement Award for 50 years preserving Locke’s history, culture & community.
#history #heritage #lockefoundation #congratulations
Then v. Now
Happy Cafe
Previously a dining venue, the building now operates as an art gallery owned by Ning Hou. Ning Hou, an artist with a Chinese American background, lives and creates in Locke.
Photo of Happy Cafe, Main St. by Russel Ooms.
#history #museum #legacy #heritage
Happy Cafe
Previously a dining venue, the building now operates as an art gallery owned by Ning Hou. Ning Hou, an artist with a Chinese American background, lives and creates in Locke.
Photo of Happy Cafe, Main St. by Russel Ooms.
#history #museum #legacy #heritage
September 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Before & After at Locke
The Star Theater is located up on River Road. In 1915, when the "town" consisted of only 4 buildings to serve the workers of the adjacent, the Star Theater (The Opera House) was the artistic focal point for Locke's Chinese population.
#history #culture #beforeandafter
The Star Theater is located up on River Road. In 1915, when the "town" consisted of only 4 buildings to serve the workers of the adjacent, the Star Theater (The Opera House) was the artistic focal point for Locke's Chinese population.
#history #culture #beforeandafter
August 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The Before & After at Locke
The Star Theater is located up on River Road. In 1915, when the "town" consisted of only 4 buildings to serve the workers of the adjacent, the Star Theater (The Opera House) was the artistic focal point for Locke's Chinese population.
#history #culture #beforeandafter
The Star Theater is located up on River Road. In 1915, when the "town" consisted of only 4 buildings to serve the workers of the adjacent, the Star Theater (The Opera House) was the artistic focal point for Locke's Chinese population.
#history #culture #beforeandafter
The Locke Foundation is honored to represent Walnut Grove at From Invisible to Visible.
We extend our gratitude to the 1882 Foundation for organizing this meaningful event that celebrates the meaningful legacy of the Chinese Railroad Workers.
#History #Heritage #LockeFoundation
We extend our gratitude to the 1882 Foundation for organizing this meaningful event that celebrates the meaningful legacy of the Chinese Railroad Workers.
#History #Heritage #LockeFoundation
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Locke Foundation is honored to represent Walnut Grove at From Invisible to Visible.
We extend our gratitude to the 1882 Foundation for organizing this meaningful event that celebrates the meaningful legacy of the Chinese Railroad Workers.
#History #Heritage #LockeFoundation
We extend our gratitude to the 1882 Foundation for organizing this meaningful event that celebrates the meaningful legacy of the Chinese Railroad Workers.
#History #Heritage #LockeFoundation
The Locke Foundation is excited to announce that we’ll be participating as an exhibitor booth at “From Invisible to Visible” in Sacramento on Saturday, August 9!
📅 Date: August 9
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Sacramento, California
#FromInvisibleToVisible #LockeFoundation #culture #history
📅 Date: August 9
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Sacramento, California
#FromInvisibleToVisible #LockeFoundation #culture #history
August 2, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The Locke Foundation is excited to announce that we’ll be participating as an exhibitor booth at “From Invisible to Visible” in Sacramento on Saturday, August 9!
📅 Date: August 9
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Sacramento, California
#FromInvisibleToVisible #LockeFoundation #culture #history
📅 Date: August 9
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Sacramento, California
#FromInvisibleToVisible #LockeFoundation #culture #history
From the Locke Museum Collection
Ascending Guanque Tower
The white sun sets behind the mountain.
The Yellow River flows into the sea.
To take in the boundless view,
Ascend another floor.
Wang Zhihuan (c. 688–742), poet of the Kaiyuan Era of the Tang dynasty.
#history #museum #heritage #culture
Ascending Guanque Tower
The white sun sets behind the mountain.
The Yellow River flows into the sea.
To take in the boundless view,
Ascend another floor.
Wang Zhihuan (c. 688–742), poet of the Kaiyuan Era of the Tang dynasty.
#history #museum #heritage #culture
July 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
After the Transcontinental Railroad's completion in 1869, thousands of Chinese workers helped tame the Delta. The soft muck hampered the horses, prompting the development of the turtle horse shoe. Its replica is currently on display at Locke Boarding House Museum.
#history #museum #heritage #culture
#history #museum #heritage #culture
July 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Walnut Grove sits along the Sacramento River between Sacramento and Stockton. Its levee-lined road protects the town from winter floods. During its peak, Delta towns like Rio Vista, Isleton, Ryde, Hood—and Walnut Grove—were home to many Chinese and Japanese immigrant communities.
#history #museum
#history #museum
July 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Appreciate the history and culture of Locke, and stay current with what's happening in this unique town: The largest, most complete example of a rural, agriculture Chinese American community in the United States.
Photo: 1956 Locke Baptist Church
#museum #history #walnutgrove
Photo: 1956 Locke Baptist Church
#museum #history #walnutgrove
July 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Appreciate the history and culture of Locke, and stay current with what's happening in this unique town: The largest, most complete example of a rural, agriculture Chinese American community in the United States.
Photo: 1956 Locke Baptist Church
#museum #history #walnutgrove
Photo: 1956 Locke Baptist Church
#museum #history #walnutgrove