Little Italy: A Dream Remembered
Join longtime civic and community leader Patrick Cappabianca as he explores what life was like growing up in Little Italy, Erie Pennsylvania — a 'city within a city' with all the conveniences so that one never had to leave its boundaries. It assisted in the advancement of the Italian immigrant when keeping their customs and traditions while still offering a change to mix and connect with other neighborhoods through the school system and elsewhere. It was a combination 'Old World and New World' that produced leaders in all fields and professions who became a tremendous asset to Erie. Come see a picture of neighborhood the likes of which may never be seen again.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 25th, 7:00-8:30pm
Admission: FREE
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Patrick S. Cappabianca is a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Gannon University (B.A.) and Allegheny College (M.A.). He was a City Councilman for 28 years, a principal of Roosevelt Middle School from 1972-1987, and Regional Administrator of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue under Governor Bob Casey. Mr. Cappabianca is currently a Board Member for the Erie Regional Airport Authority. Fun Fact: The son of the last Royal Italian Consul for Northwest Pennsylvania, Mr. Cappabianca was born in the Italian Consulate Office.
