Learn about Seattle’s earliest Italian-Americans

Where and When

Photos will be on display at the Center House/Armory, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.

Below are samples from the collection that includes over 1,000 images.

Notice requiring some USA immigrants to register with the government

WWII notice requiring Japanese, German and Italian immigrants to register with the US government

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Speak American poster

Speak American! Poster instructing Americans to not speak the enemy's language

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Photo of Joe Desimone on a farm produce truck

Photo of Joe Desimone (founder of Pike Place Market, Seattle) on farm truck with produce. Early nineteen teens.

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Photo of Italian Club picnic crew, 1940.

Italian Club Picnic Crew, Leschi Park Ferry Landing, Seattle. Circa 1940.

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Photo of Italian Independent Society Baseball Team

Italian Independent Society Baseball Team at a celebration of their Division Championship season. Photo taken at Nick Sarro's home, February 19, 1938.

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Photo of baker, Giglio Gai.

Baker Giglio Gai and Lena Iacolucci, Graham Street Grocery; early 1920's.

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Photo at DeSanto and Scaringi warehouse with Zinfandel grapes, early 1960s.

DeSanto and Scaringi warehouse with Zinfandel grapes (probably from California) early 1960s.

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Carlo Petosa with accordian

Carlo Petosa, founder of Petosa Accordians, taken in the early nineteen teens.

Carlo Petosa, founder of Petosa Accordians

Governor Al Rosellini and Elvis with leg of ham

Governor Al Rosellini presenting a prosciutto to Elvis "The King," Seattle Worlds Fair, 1962.

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