At some point in the near future, I intend to present an on-screen PowerPoint type presentation relating to Chambersburg and the American Italian experience in that fast fading but legendary neighborhood. Among the files I will be highlighting will be a very interesting batch of files relating to the early years of today's Roma Bank. I am proud to say that I have chosen Roma as our family bank. Their direct deposit and courteous personal service are a winning combination. A very close look at the little graphic on the top right of the two graphics will show the home of Roma during its earliest years. The building still stands today on the corner of Hamilton and Chestnut Avenue in "the burg;" home now to M & D Liquors.-
Ralph Lucarella said... HI TOM....THAT LIST OF DIRECTORS IN 1920 WERE THE MOST PROMINENT ITALIANS IN THE BURG AND A GOOD START TO A FINANCIAL GROUP THAT GREW EVERY YEAR. THEY ARE NOW LOCATED ON THE SITE THAT USED TO BE WHERE MY FIRST SCHOOL WAS LOCATED, THE HAMILTON SCHOOL. THEY FINANCED MY HOME ON EDINBURG ROAD IN 1955 AFTER I BOUGHT THAT LOT FOR $1200. THE LOT AND HOUSE COST ME $18,200. THE PROPERTY NOW MUST BE WORTH PROABLY ABOUT $250,000. BEST REGARDS
HI TOM....THAT LIST OF DIRECTORS IN 1920 WERE THE MOST PROMINATE ITALIANS IN THE BURG AND A GOOD START TO A FINANCIAL GROUP THAT GREW EVERY YEAR. THEY ARE NOW LOCATED ON THE SITE THAT USED TO BE WHERE MY FIRST SCHOOL WAS LOCATED, THE HAMILTON SCHOOL. THEY FINANCED MY HOME ON EDINBURG ROAD IN 1955 AFTER I BOUGHT THAT LOT FOR $1200. THE LOT AND HOUSE COST ME $18,200. THE PROPERTY NOW MUST BE WORTH PROABLY ABOUT $250,000. BEST REGARDS
ReplyDelete