Chin Chun Hock, who arrived in Seattle in 1860, established the Wa Chong Company (華昌, "Chinese Prosperity") in 1868 with partner Woo Gen. The company recruited labor and imported goods from East Asia. When Chinatown relocated to its current location, Wa Chong reopened at 717 King St., now (2010) the Welcome Hall in the new Wing Luke Asian Museum.
Chin Chun Hock's arrival in Seattle in 1860 marked the beginning of a business venture with Woo Gen in 1868, which led to the establishment of the Wa Chong Company. As Chinatown relocated to its current site, Wa Chong reopened at 717 King St., now (2010) part of the Wing Luke Asian Museum.