Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

La Barranca Park

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 9, 2022

1. La Barranca Park Marker

Inscription.

La Barranca Park. . Honoring the Italian-American Contribution to Santa Cruz County , Italian immigrants sacrificed and sometimes barely survived to enable their children and their grandchildren to take full advantage of the American Dream. Second and third generation Italian Americans are securely rooted in the American lifestyle. For them, Italian traditions may be only a leisure activity. Yet, they honor the values of their parents and grandparents. Those values – loyalty, hard work, and religious devotion – serve them well in the modern world. The achievements and accomplishments made by many Italian men and women in the greater Santa Cruz area number many. These shown here are but a few of the many., Images: , JOE BROVIA grew up in Davenport. A pro with the San Francisco Seals, he played along side the DiMaggio brothers. Brovia became one of the most feared hitters in the league., Gary Benito and Vince Azzaro, owners of the Pacific Garden Chapel, John Battistini was awarded the Purple Heart in Manila – 1945, Ed Rampone, mail carrier for 35 years., Al Castagnola, elected mayor in 1972, and Santa Cruz Man of the Year in 1987., Dr. Anthony “Chic” Allegrini practiced in Santa Cruz from 1937 thru 1984., Lido Marietti owned and successfully operated U-Save Liquors on Mission St., Dr. Enrico Raffanti was a local dentist from 1938 to 1986., Donna Merlotti, graduate of Santa Cruz High. Taught at Bayview Elementary for 47 years., The Santa Cruz Hotel, owned by John Righetti and sister Annie. A very popular dinner spot where ravioli was their specialty., Adolph’s Restaurant and Bar on Front Street roomed and boarded many Italian workers., Julia Stefani and Leon Panetta were recognized for their service with the Sons of Italy., Joanne Checchetini and daughters Lisa and Tina own and operate Bridal Veil Fashions., Lester Dassio, owned the Asti Cafe, popular sports bar., Harry Ferrari owned and operated Burgermeister Distributors from 1957 to 1972., James Scappatoni, presiding Superior Court judge from 1952-1966., LA BARRANCA COMMITTEE MEMBERS Standing, left to right: Alma Ellis, Delvio Ghio, David Ferrari, Attilio Cantoni, Vince Tolaio, Bob Camarlinghi, John Colombini, Tony Franceschini, Bob Zoccoli, Sally Della Santina, Rico Della Santina. Seated left to right: John Battistini, Fred Moro, John Bassano. Not pictured: Wayne Bassano

Honoring the Italian-American Contribution to Santa Cruz County
Italian immigrants sacrificed and sometimes barely survived to enable their children and their grandchildren to take full advantage of the American Dream. Second and third generation Italian Americans are securely rooted in the American lifestyle. For them, Italian traditions may be only a leisure activity. Yet, they honor the values of their parents and grandparents. Those values – loyalty, hard work, and religious devotion – serve them well in the modern world. The achievements and accomplishments made by many Italian men and women in the greater Santa Cruz area number many. These shown here are but a few of the many.

Images:
JOE BROVIA grew up in Davenport. A pro with the San Francisco Seals, he played along side the DiMaggio brothers. Brovia became one of the most feared hitters in the league.

Gary Benito and Vince Azzaro, owners of the Pacific Garden Chapel

John Battistini was awarded the Purple Heart in Manila – 1945

Ed Rampone, mail carrier for 35 years.

Al Castagnola, elected mayor in 1972, and Santa Cruz Man of the Year in 1987.

Dr. Anthony “Chic” Allegrini practiced in Santa Cruz from 1937 thru 1984.

Lido Marietti owned and successfully operated U-Save Liquors on Mission St.

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Enrico Raffanti was a local dentist from 1938 to 1986.

Donna Merlotti, graduate of Santa Cruz High. Taught at Bayview Elementary for 47 years.

The Santa Cruz Hotel, owned by John Righetti and sister Annie. A very popular dinner spot where ravioli was their specialty.

Adolph’s Restaurant and Bar on Front Street roomed and boarded many Italian workers.

Julia Stefani and Leon Panetta were recognized for their service with the Sons of Italy.

Joanne Checchetini and daughters Lisa and Tina own and operate Bridal Veil Fashions.

Lester Dassio, owned the Asti Cafe, popular sports bar.

Harry Ferrari owned and operated Burgermeister Distributors from 1957 to 1972.

James Scappatoni, presiding Superior Court judge from 1952-1966.

LA BARRANCA COMMITTEE MEMBERS Standing, left to right: Alma Ellis, Delvio Ghio, David Ferrari, Attilio Cantoni, Vince Tolaio, Bob Camarlinghi, John Colombini, Tony Franceschini, Bob Zoccoli, Sally Della Santina, Rico Della Santina. Seated left to right: John Battistini, Fred Moro, John Bassano. Not pictured: Wayne Bassano

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 36° 57.644′ N, 122° 1.876′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 9, 2022

2. La Barranca Park Marker

Looking west.

Cruz County. Marker is at the intersection of Bay Street and Centennial Street, on the right when traveling west on Bay Street. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand on the La Barranca Park path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Bay Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named La Barranca Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); 135 Gharkey (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named La Barranca Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Epworth-By-The-Sea (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockcrest Iliff House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Geo. Peckner Cash Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wharf Links Land and Sea (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sedgwick Lynch House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.

La Barranca Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 9, 2022

3. La Barranca Park

Looking east.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.