Oakland; the other city by the bay; was a magnet for Italian immigrants in the early decades of the 20th century. Some relocated from San Francisco after the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire; many more came to Oakland predominantly from Italyrsquo;s northern regions of Piedmont; Liguria; and Lombardy in search of opportunity and prosperity. These pioneers worked hard; typically at backbreaking labor; to build new lives. They raised a generation of children who succeeded in their own right and contributed in various ways to their community and nation. As they established new roots and adopted new ways; congregating largely in north Oaklandrsquo;s vibrant and bustling Temescal neighborhood; these Italian Americans also nurtured their Old Country customs and traditionsmdash;many of which; along with rare glimpses of bygone days; are portrayed in this charming trip through time.
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Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting read!By Allyson SI found this book filled with photos and historic information very interesting. especially being from Vermont and now living in Quebec with many French Canadian ancestors who moved to Vermont. The photographs of familiar places are fascinating when thought of in the time period. A great gift for someone who enjoys history. lives in the border area or has ancestry tracing back here.
