Fratellanza
Society, Societá Unione e Fratellanza Italiana
In 1850, there were less than 100 Italians in the city of St. Louis. By
1865, there were more than 500 Italians living in St. Louis! Most of
them lived from the levee to 12th Street, from Franklin Avenue to
Spruce, forming a tightly-knit community.
They grew to love their new home in America, but it became clear,
particularly to a fruit merchant, Antonio Curotto, that the growing
Italian community needed support. By forming an association, the Italian
community could help the newcomers acclimate to their new home, yet
preserve their beloved Italian heritage. This was the birth of the
Fratellanza Society, the Societá Unione e Fratellanza Italiana,
incorporated on December 6, 1866. This society continues to thrive
today, still maintains the traditions of the Italian heritage and
culture in America, and is now open to members of all ethnic groups.
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