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My Life Story (Abridged)- Vincenzo DeVito

Vincenzo DeVito shares his story about coming to America from Bari Italy as a young man.

Thanksgiving 1946-Dominic Candeloro

Dominic Candeloro shares a story from his youth about Thanksgiving and his family

Neighborhood Italian Restaurant- Joseph Gigante

Joseph Gigante shares a quick story about his Grandparents Ciro and Anna Gigante and their restaurant on Taylor Street.

Anthony Cozzi's Story- Olivia Greco

Robert Cozzi remembers his late father Anthony Cozzi as he recounts to his granddaughter Olivia, what he was like.

Robert Cozzi's Hull House History-Olivia Greco

Robert Cozzi, and his experience with Hull House when he was living in the Taylor Street neighborhood by Olivia Greco

Edward Gigante life on Taylor Street- Valerie Gigante

Valerie Gigante's recount of her father's life on Taylor Street

My Grandma's Pizzelle- Isabella Rosinia

Isabella Rosinia recounts her grandmother Gloria Rosinia's story about baking cookies and pizzelle, and how this tradition is on going in her family.