Chatham Square has seven roads leading into it. For many
decades in the 1700s to 1800s, the square was used as a huge outdoor horse, and
houseware marketplace. By the mid-1800s, the square converted into an Old Times
Square of sorts, only 10x seedier. Many flophouses, tattoo parlors (birthplace
of American style tattoos), and saloons were based here to keep any number of
sailors and soldiers busy. The Great Depression and Prohibition helped wipe all
that away.
Recently, in 2001, major road construction was completed to improve
traffic flow, and boost pedestrian safety through the area crossing the
street here used to be a harrowing experience. The two traffic lanes adjacent
to the Kimlau Memorial Arch was converted into a small plaza, and rededicated
Kimlau Square.
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