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North End Stories: Nicholas DiCarlo Talks About Living on Commercial St. in the 1920s

Posted on Author Matt ContiComments Off on North End Stories: Nicholas DiCarlo Talks About Living on Commercial St. in the 1920s

North End Stories produces another insightful interview as part of its historical digital narrative project on growing up in the North End. In this video, 94-year-old Nicholas DiCarlo describes the flat on Commercial Street he was born in and touches on why family is so important for Italian-Americans. View more videos and photos at NorthEndStories.com.

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