San Diego's Little Italy

by Italian Historical Society of San Diego, Kimber M. Quinney, Thomas J. Cesarini, et al.

Book Overview

Italian immigrants settled along San Diego's waterfront in the early 1900s and formed the "Italian Colony," a tightly knit community that provided refuge, shared culture, and heritage. Extended families, new businesses, and church traditions formed the foundation for a lasting social code. It was no coincidence that the area would become known as "Little Italy"--it was exactly that for its inhabitants--a home away from their native land. But by the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738547808
• ISBN13: 9780738547800
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"