Rochester Remembered
Rochester Italian Americans: Children of Columbus
Special | 27m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
This film explores the Italian-American immigrants that made their home in Rochester.
Rochester offered Italian immigrants a world of opportunities in the late 1800’s, namely through the success of the Eastman Kodak and the much-needed jobs it provided. Families joined their Italian relatives settling in Rochester, building the city and surrounding areas into the second-most Italian-populated area in New York State, second only to New York City. Hear their stories.
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Rochester Remembered is a local public television program presented by WXXI
Rochester Remembered
Rochester Italian Americans: Children of Columbus
Special | 27m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Rochester offered Italian immigrants a world of opportunities in the late 1800’s, namely through the success of the Eastman Kodak and the much-needed jobs it provided. Families joined their Italian relatives settling in Rochester, building the city and surrounding areas into the second-most Italian-populated area in New York State, second only to New York City. Hear their stories.
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Rochester Remembered is a local public television program presented by WXXI