Asia District, Oklahoma City

The famous landmark "Milk Bottle Grocery" (built in 1910) is situated on Classen Boulevard and unofficially marks the entrance to the district.

[1] The Vietnamese population has continued to grow since the first wave of immigrants landed just across the state line in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas.

[1] Relatives and friends joined them in Oklahoma City as stories of success reached the homeland in Vietnam, causing the population to grow significantly.

The original refugees made Oklahoma City their home thanks to a handful of activists who brought hundreds out of the camp.

The first refugees, most of whom did not speak English, left professional and military careers in Vietnam to become laborers such as brickmakers, builders, and warehouse workers in Oklahoma City.