In 1982, when MCHS published New Neighbors, Old Friends, a book on Morristown’s Italian community, the book’s author donated nearly 1,000 images for the endeavor. Documenting weddings, family gatherings, clubs, social events, and every day life, the photos are an immersive portrait of the life of its members in the first half of the 20th century. Enjoy this look back at one of Morristown’s communities that helped shape the town’s unique history.
Louise and Frank Galdieri (back) in their grocery store on Morris Street, with sons Louis and Carmine (left) and partners James and Salvatore DeChiaro (right)
Elmer Antonaccio
Good Humor man selling ice cream on Race St., 1930
Mrs. Anna Frances Donnamaria with Model A car, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Chick Santangelo with parents at wedding
Dan Mainiero in front of Washington St. bootblack parlor, 1925
Water St. friends. (1st row, l to r) Henry Morandi, Harry Gerardi, Nick DeNunzio, Jimmy Lucia, unidentified, Nick Costanzo, (2nd row, l to r) Mr. Cattano, Frank Tolino, Carmen Petrone, Joe Cutter, Nicky Cutter, Joe Tremallo and John Ferraro.
