To preserve legacy of Chinese entrepreneur, resident seeks historical status for former Fry's building

As Palo Alto prepares to decide on the redevelopment of the former Fry's site, a resident has petitioned to designate the 1918 cannery building constructed by Chinese entrepreneur Thomas Foon Chew as a historic resource.

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