In Little Italy: The Way It Was, Peter Corona, Ph.D. shares
personal stories of the early days during the first half of the
twentieth century when San Diego's Little Italy had more than 6,000
families living within its boundaries.
Once known as the "Italian neighborhood" or the "Italian
Colony," this thriving community was one of America's best kept
secrets. In a pre-determined society that dictated life's direction
from birth to death, residents followed a unique code of ethics,
customs, and folkways, but most importantly, adhered to a code of
silence. Through personal recollections, conversations with
lifelong friends, and surveys of church and public records, Dr.
Corona vividly describes the history of Little Italy's people and
professions while detailing the conversations, activities, and
events of life in the Italian Colony during the Depression, World
War II, and the years immediately following. Others will enjoy the
entertaining stories about Lou the Junk Man, Sparky's clubhouse
with the secret door, Angel Garcia who smelled the fish at the
Westgate Cannery, and the Washington Wharf Rats.
As one of the original residents of Little Italy, Dr. Corona
leaves a lasting record for future generations about a fascinating
neighborhood with a unique history.
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