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1. THE GREEN FRONT EXCAVATION: DIGGING UP AN 1890'S CHINATOWN BROTHEL.

Author

McCOURT, KATE

Subjects
*ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, *BROTHELS, *CHINATOWNS, *SOCIAL history, *HISTORY of sex work, *MINERAL industries, *BUILDINGS, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article discusses an archaeological excavation at the Green Front buildings location in the Chinatown section of Virginia City, Montana which were used for several purposes over the years, including as a brothel. Prostitution is addressed in relation to Montana's history of dredging and mining. It states that the Green Front operated as a house of prostitution in August 1890 and beyond. The social and cultural histories of Virginia City., Montana are also examined.

Published
2011

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