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Colombo Lodge: Funeral of Mr. Felicia "Tombino" Santini at St. Francis Church
1922
Trail, British Columbia, Canada
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Credits:
Trail City Archives
Don & Lorna Nutini

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The Colombo Lodge, still in existence, celebrated its 100th year in 2005.

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Other Italian organizations were formed later for similar reasons.

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Second annual banquet of Italo-Canadese Society
27 March 1935
Trail, British Columbia, Canada
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Credits:
Trail City Archives

18

Italian immigration to Trail increased after World War I and the community doubled in size after World War II.

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"The Gulch," Rossland Avenue, Trail
Summer 1943
The Gulch, Trail, British Columbia, Canada
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Credits:
Trail City Archives

20

The Gulch gradually changed in character as Italians chose to live in other parts of the city. Today, the Gulch bears little resemblance to the original home of many of Trail's Italians, but its history forms an important link in the development of Trail.

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To a large extent, the Italian inheritance was one of poverty and lack of a formal education. Early immigrants were motivated by survival and exhibited ambition and a solid work ethic. They quickly established roots in this new land, making names for themselves in all aspects of life. Businesses flourished and many went on to become successful sportsmen, politicians, and businessmen.

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Lauriente's store in the Gulch
1914
The Gulch, Trail, British Columbia, Canada
TEXT ATTACHMENT


Credits:
Trail City Archives

23

City Bakery staff
19 March 1921
Trail, British Columbia, Canada
TEXT ATTACHMENT


Credits:
Angelo & Louisa Pellizzari
Cristoforo Colombo Lodge

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Daloise Grocery store, east end of Gulch
1955
The Gulch, Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Credits:
Trail City Archives

25

Tonelli Grocery Store (Venetian Grocery), Rossland Avenue
Circa 1925
The Gulch, Trail, British Columbia, Canada
TEXT ATTACHMENT


Credits:
Trail City Archives

26

Workmen's Meat Market staff, east end of Gulch
1920-1935
The Gulch, Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Credits:
Cristoforo Colombo Lodge Fonds, Trail City Archives

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The Italian language, along with many dialects, was heard throughout the Gulch and the many homes within it.