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I did not grow up in North Denver, but I spent a good portion of my childhood with my grandmother who lived on 35th and Mariposa. I did, however, live on 36th and Vallejo Street for 30+ years. Where does your family come from in Italy? My father's family is from the Molise region (south) of Italy. My mother's family is from the Lazio region near Rome. Why do you think an Italian historic district is important? An Italian thematic district is important because it safeguards the Italian heritage that was so prevalent in North Denver. It also strengthens Italian culture from one generation to the next so traditions, language, and values are not lost over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612ba503305c40738aea9efc/31e3fdd1-f66b-4cf4-9e52-2bc2b41a185f/IMG_20251230_073025.jpg Blog - The Little Italy Historic District - Dominic Ursetta Where did you grow up in North Denver? The Ursetta family home on 3614 Navajo St. I grew up all along the Front Range from Denver to Colorado Springs and am a proud 3rd generation Coloradoan. Where does your family come from in Italy? Sorbo San Basile in Calabria and Potenza in Basilicata. Why do you think an Italian historic district is important? Having a historic district in place recognizes the long history of Italian-Americans and all the contributions they have mad to the community and state. This will stand as a reminder of all the hard work that took place before us and serve as a cultural education area for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612ba503305c40738aea9efc/ce8c1d44-038e-4a99-9174-80497897ed65/2025-12-29+23_29_10.111-0700.jpg Blog - The Little Italy Historic District - Jenna Peccia Where did you grow up in North Denver? 36th & Vallejo in the home Philip Longo built in 1929. Where does your family come from in Italy? My dad is from Cantalupo nel Sannio in Molise and my mom’s side is from Villa San Michele (Pagliarone), also in Molise. Why do you think an Italian historic district is important? It will keep our history and heritage alive for future generations. 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In 1898, it was destroyed by arson. After that, the Italians banded together to construct a bigger, grander church that still stands today as one of North Denver’s last Italian strongholds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612ba503305c40738aea9efc/4c3ac1f0-de6f-4ae7-adfd-78afc35acb3f/Untitled+design+%282%29.jpg Discover Italian North Denver - Potenza Lodge Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. 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