Eng Family Homestead (611 8th Ave. South). Wing Luke Museum.
Looking Forward, Looking Back Community Event To Shape the Future of Historic C-ID Site
Free Event | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, May 24, 2025
In Partnership with Framework.
The Wing Luke Museum cordially invites members of our community to join us at “Looking Forward, Looking Back,” a community celebration, on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will honor the past, think about the present, and co-create a future use of the Eng family homestead parking lot. In 2023, the Museum acquired the site from the Eng family to steward the homestead as part of its immersive educational programming and extend its exhibits into the community. The homestead was one of the last remaining intact single-family homes in the C-ID and an inspiring symbol of resilience, resourcefulness, and quiet resistance in the face of redlining laws prevalent at the time. The original home is being preserved, however, the parking lot is currently being assessed for alternative, creative uses.
The event, which takes place in Canton Alley from King Street to the Eng family lot, at 611 8th Ave. South, includes interactive activities, art-making, refreshments, engaging experiences, and more, including the opportunity to learn with urban planners about potential space uses, and participate in a survey.
Members of the community interested in attending are encouraged to check out the Museum’s social media for event news and updates in the weeks ahead. Read more about the Eng family and the home here.
Read more about the Eng family and the home here.