Historic Structures Report

“It is feared the temple, described as a one–of–a–kind example of Chinese sacred architecture, will not survive another rainy season.”

— Reuters, June 25, 2001

Bok Kai Temple	Historic Structure Report	Marysville, California
September 2002	requires Acrobat Reader	Architectural Resources Group
Table of Contents

I.	Executive Summary	3
II.	Statement of Significance	5
III.	Methodology and research Materials	9
IV.	Administrative Data	11
V.	Historical Overview and Contexts	13
VI.	Building Description	25
VII.	Character-Defining Features	41
VIII.	Integrity Evaluation	43
IX.	Conditions Assessment	45
X.	Treatment Recommendations	63
XI.	Recommendations for Further Research	71
XII.	Bibliography	73
XIII.	Endnotes	75

Appendices

Appendix A: Historic Photographs in Chronological Order
Appendix B: Photographs of Existing Conditions
Appendix C: Documentation Photographs of existing Bok Kai Temple
Appendix D: Sanborn Fire Insurance Company Maps, 1885 to 1948
Appendix E: Existing Conditions Drawings
Appendix F: Glossary of Architectural Terms
Appendix G: Tuan and Robinson Structural Assessment Report
Appendix H: Bok Kai Temple Wall Paintings conditions Report
prepared by Leslie Rainier
Appendix I: Orion Analytical Paint Analysis Report
Appendix J: Temporary Porch Stabilization Drawings and Mural Stabilization Treatment Notes
Appendix K: National Register for Historic Places Registration Form