Thomas Foon Chew

Thomas Foon Chew (1889-1932)[1] was an immigrant from China, who became the richest Chinese American in California. In 1918, Chew bought 4 acres of land in what is now Palo Alto, California, where he constructed Bayside Canning Company.[2][3][4]

Chew's building once housed Frys Electronics. As of January 2023, the now empty building's fate is being debated.

References
  1. Robin Chapman (October 10, 2018). "Santa Clara Valley Lives: Thomas Foon Chew: The man who made a difference". Los Altos Town Crier. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. "Fry's building's storied history".
  3. Annette Ashton. "Midtown History: Gloria Hom". Midtown Residents Association. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  4. Gloria Hom (April 4, 2019). "Thomas Foon Chew: A Visionary in his Time". Retrieved January 27, 2023.
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