East Passyunk Crossing in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Augustine Falcione
Augustine F. Falcione
1939 - 2003
A dedicated foreign language teacher in the Philadelphia Public School System for over 20 years, Augustine believed that the best way to foster world understanding among young people was through the study of foreign languages and international travel.
Born in Italy, Augustine came to Philadelphia in 1955 to pursue a career in education. Inspired by his passion for teaching and travel, he founded his own company, CHA Educational Tours, in 1969 and became one of the early pioneers in the field. Thanks to his unique inspiration and vision, thousands of American teachers and students continue to see the world on CHA tours each year.
This building, formerly the Di Berardino Bank, which serviced European Immigrants for over 100 years, was the company's headquarters from 1975 to 1986.
["The love of learning flourishes"]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 39° 55.625′ N, 75° 10.135′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eddie Gottlieb (approx. 0.2 miles away); Israel Goldstein (approx. Ό mile away); Twin Smoke Shoppe (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Trial of Hester Vaughn (approx. half a mile away); Rosary and Saint Pio Prayer Garden (approx. half a mile away); Tommy Loughran (approx. half a mile away); Moyamensing Prison (approx. half a mile away);
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
