China City, in the City of Los Angeles, was bounded by Spring Street, Ord Street, Main Street, and Macy Street. It encompassed almost an entire block. Started by a group of non-Chinese, it was a business site and home for newly arrived Chinese immigrants and for some displaced by the destruction of Los Angeles Old Chinatown. It opened in 1938 and was particularly popular during World War II. It attempted to capitalize on a preconceived notion of China. This meant movie-like buildings (diminished size and "oriental" facade), rickshaw stations (photo above), terraces, temple, pagoda, restaurants and retail shops-all of which was surrounded by a "Great Wall." China City ceased to exist by the 1950s.