Chinatown Tunnels, Fresno (2)

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Los Angeles Times
26 November 2007

An urban legend has resurfaced

A dark crawl space may be evidence of vast underground tunnels in Fresno's old Chinatown. The finding creates a buzz -- and a backlash.

By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Chinatown Tunnels Under Fresno

http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_7016241?nclick_check=1

San Jose Mercury News [CA]

27 September 2007

Archeologists probe secret tunnels coursing underneath Chinatown

By JULIANA BARBASSA Associated Press Writer

FRESNO, Calif. -- Tunnels run beneath Chinatown: brick-walled passages that were once home to people and activities that couldn't be mentioned aboveground. [...]

Local lore holds, though it still hasn't been proved by research, that a tunnel one time extended beyond the railroad tracks into the traditionally white part of town, possibly allowing "respectable" citizens access to the illicit charms of Chinatown. [...]

Chinatown Tunnels, Fresno

http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/127732.html

Fresno Bee [CA]
2 September 2007

Chinatown's urban legend
A tour will explore the rumored network of underground tunnels.

By Farin Montañez / The Fresno Bee

One of Fresno's best-known urban legends isn't just a legend anymore: There really are tunnels under Chinatown. [...]