Italian Importing Co.

ID: 17 ~ Source: Cosulich, Gilbert. “How the Gates Opened: Stories of the Early Struggles of Successful Italians in Des Moines.” The Register and Leader, June 6, 1915. ~ Digital source: Newspapers.com

This file appears in: Romano Fruit Stand

Front facade of the Italian Importing Co. located at 422 Walnut Street.

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This file appears in: Romano Fruit Stand

Romano Fruit Stand

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According to a Des Moines Register article, Egidio Romano came to Des Moines from Italy by way of Omaha, Kansas City, and then St. Paul. Romano started his fruit stand in Des Moines in 1891 and eventually became the Secretary-Treasurer of the…