Through the Generations: TLB Trading
Chinatown storefronts can hold decades of history. Our 'Through the Generations' story series explores the deep familial ties that keep the neighborhood going.
By Welcome to Chinatown
Kristen Wong, Harry Trinh
TLB Trading
TLB Trading is located on 153 E Broadway and sells home and restaurant supplies, dried Asian specialties, and fresh groceries. KarMing, Priscilla, Tina, and Benny are the Lin siblings.
TLB Trading (2021-09-18) by Derick MarquezWelcome to Chinatown
When did your family come to Chinatown / New York City?
Our parents came to New York City in the early 80s. They married shortly after coming to New York and then had four kids over the next 7 years! As our family expanded, so did our need for space. We moved out of our Madison St. apartment and into a house in Queens. - Lin Siblings
Meet Chinatown scavenger hunt 2 (2021-10-20) by Victoria LeeWelcome to Chinatown
What does Chinatown mean to you?
Chinatown instills a feeling of belonging — of being with a community that understands our foods, languages, and traditions. Growing up in America, we always felt that we had to be like others to fit in but in Chinatown, we could truly embrace and engage in our culture.
Meet Chinatown Scavenger Hunt 1 (2021-10-20) by Victoria LeeWelcome to Chinatown
What was your experience growing up in Chinatown?
Chinatown has always been our second home. We spent a majority of our weekends and summers in Chinatown helping out at the store, visiting our Grandparents, or going to church. Chinatown wasn't just where our parents worked but also a place for our families to gather.
Kristen Wong, Harry Trinh, Derick Marquez
