Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
L’Unione Italiana
The Italian Club
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 28, 2008
1. L'Unione Italiana Marker
Tampa's first Italian-American society was organized April 4, 1894. During its early years the club assisted members through cultural enrichment, providing education, health care and financial help to the families of deceased members. L'Unione Italiana has made a lasting contribution in preserving the colorful ambiance of Italy, which enriches the cultural life of the Tampa community.Erected by L'Unione Italiana and Vigo Importing Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1894.
Location. 27° 57.617′ N, 82° 26.366′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on East Seventh Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located in Ybor City Historic District of Tampa, near Angel Oliva Senior St. SW corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1731 East Seventh Avenue, Tampa FL 33605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anthony P. Pizzo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orestes Ferrara
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Regarding L’Unione Italiana. The mission of L’Unione Italiana is to preserve and honor the culture, traditions and heritage of the Italian Community and to maintain the historical facility as a functioning memorial to the working-class immigrants.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. L'Unione Italiana Marker
Photographed By AGS Media, July 13, 2010
3. L’Unione Italiana Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 2008
4. L'Unione Italiana Marker
Photographed By AGS Media, July 13, 2010
5. L’Unione Italiana Clubhouse and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
6. L'Unione Italiana Marker
This building was renovated during the 1962
administration by contributions of the members
of the Italian Club L'Unione Italiana
( List of members)
(List of Board Of Directors).
( lower Plaque )
This Property has been placed on the
National Register Of Historic Places
By The United States Department Of The Interior
Circa 1918
Photographed By AGS Media, July 13, 2010
7. L’Unione Plaque in Italian
Di Mutuo Soccorso
L'Unione
Fondata il 4 Aprile 1894
Ouesto Fabbricato
Eretto L'Anno 1911
(English: Italian Mutual Aid Society
The Union
Founded April 4, 1894
West Building
Year built 1911)
Photographed By AGS Media, July 13, 2010
8. L’Unione Italiana Building Plaques
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,890 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 14, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 4. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on July 14, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 6. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on July 14, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
