East Passyunk Crossing in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Augustine Falcione

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

1. Augustine Falcione Marker

Inscription. This building is dedicated to
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.

"Amore Doctrinae Floreat"
["The love of learning flourishes"]

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 39° 55.625′ N, 75° 10.135′

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W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Passyunk Crossing. Marker is on Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) just north of Mifflin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1835 PA-611, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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. ¼ mile away); Tommy Loughran (approx. half a mile away); Federal Street Burial Ground (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Pat's King of Steaks" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Joey Vento (approx. 0.7 miles away); Police Department Philadelphia (approx. 0.7 miles away); Point Breeze (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022

2. Augustine Falcione Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.