Chee Kung Tong

[1] The Chee Kung Tong was established as an all-male fraternity with the purpose of promoting Chinese values, customs, and the ideals of democracy, within a tight-knit network of brotherhood that has ties dating back over three hundred years prior in China.

[2] The Chee Kung Tong are most recognized for their political support of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, who is considered the founding father of the Republic of China.

Sun Yat-Sen began a campaign to overthrow the Manchu rulers of the Qing Dynasty.

The purpose of the meeting was to rally nationalist support for a future revolution that would take place in 1911.The society also assisted in Sun Yat-Sen's campaign throughout the United States.

[3] The building at 36–38 Spoffard Alley in San Francisco, California had served as the temporary home for Sun Yat-sen while he lived in exile.

Chee Kung Tong building at 36–38 Spoffard Alley in Chinatown, San Francisco, California
Chee Kung Tong building at 36–38 Spoffard Alley in Chinatown, San Francisco, California