Little Italy is one of the gems of Cleveland and has been since the early 20th century. From the Feast of the Assumption to the wonderful culture and restaurants, this beloved neighborhood has undergone changes throughout the years while also remaining true to itself. These vintage photos reflect that throughout the years.
Little Italy Founder Joseph Carabelli, Early 1900sMurray Hill Roof School, 1912Feast of the Assumption, 1928Decorations for Feast of the Assumption, 1930Boys Cleaning Dishes at Alta House, 1932Columbus Day Parade, 1934Offerings to Virgin Mary During the Feast of the Assumption, 1935Dante Alighieri Society Members, 1935Nut Stand at Feast of the Assumption, 1935Service at Holy Rosary Church During Feast of the Assumption, 1937Feast of the Assumption, 1939Valentine Making at Alta House, 1940Champion Boxer Anthony Brescia, 1940Arts and Crafts at Alta House, 1940Crowd Outside of Holy Rosary Catholic Church During the Feast of the Assumption, 1941Alta House, 1948Swimming at Alta House, 1957Toy Workshop at Alta House, 1958Earl Rose Orchestra Performs at Alta House Dedication, 1960Interior of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1961Feast of the Assumption, 1962Frankie and Johnnie, 1964Sign for Guarino’s Restaurant, 1964Alta House Fundraiser, 1964Rehearsal for Beer Party USA Play at Alta House, 1965Guarino’s Restaurant Patio, 1966Congresswoman Frances Payne Bolton at the Little Italy Wine Festival, 1968Heart of Little Italy, 1968Congresswoman Frances Payne Bolton at Gallucci’s Bar, 1968Alta House Hill, 1969Bread at Presti’s Bakery, 1971Young Men at Alta House, 1971Crowd Outside Guarino’s Restaurant for Cleveland Institute of Music Benefit, 1974Musician and Crowd at Guarino’s Restaurant for Cleveland Institute of Music Benefit, 1975Pizza Making at Holy Rosary Church, 1977Classroom at Murray Hill School, 1977 2Holy Rosary Catholic Church Kitchen, 1977Classroom at Murray Hill School, 1977Murray Hill School, 1978Alta House, 1980Alta House Demolition, 1980Alta House Trustees, 1980Alfonso Carbone, President and Mary Takvec, Executive Director of Alta House, 1982New Alta House, 1982
