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LITTLE ITALY SAN JOSE

CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

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Little Italy San Jose Cultural Center & Museum will serve the entire Community!

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MISSION

The Mission of Little Italy San Jose is to honor the contributions of Italian-American

Immigrants to Santa Clara County by maintaining a Neighborhood, Museum and

Cultural Center where people of all ethnicities can gather, and celebrate our rich

Italian heritage & culture.

 

Little Italy San Jose Cultural Center & Museum

will display local Italian history, offer hands-on Italian cultural experiences, honor

the rich history of Italians settlers and leave a legacy for future generations.

For Italian-Americans

  • Italian American Historical Exhibits

  • Venice, Tuscany & Sicily Exhibit

  • Museum Gift Shop & Imported Italian Ceramics

  • Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar

  • Valley of Heart’s Delight exhibit

  • Outdoor Piazza Event Rentals

  • Cooking Classes (Coming 2025)

  • Entertainment District Before & After SAP Events

  • Bocce Courts (Coming Soon)

For Children

  • Interactive exhibits and safe family friendly space

  • Children’s Cooking Classes (Coming 2025)

  • Music / Art Lessons (Coming Soon)

  • Bocce Courts (Coming Soon)

For SAP Center Events & Sharks Fans

  • Museum Gift Shop & Imported Italian ceramics

  • Pre-Game Happy Hour at Italian Cellar Speakeasy (Sharks Cele-tini)

  • Bocce Courts

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BUILDING FUND DONATIONS

Through generous donations and in-kind gifts, the Museum is now open. Mille grazie to these businesses and individuals working to advance Little Italy’s mission!

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Funding is still needed to fully realize this dream with additional exhibits, interactive media and cultural center programming. You can help by making a generous Building Fund donation to help us reach our goal.

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Assist the ongoing fundraising of the Little Italy San Jose Cultural Center & Museum by donating :

 

Little Italy San Jose is a 501c3 Organization Established in 2010

Our TAX ID # is 27-3196188

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CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM HISTORY

The Lencio Beltramo House, due to its architectural integrity and contribution to the urban fabric, forms an integral part of the River Street Historic District, a rare intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century working class neighborhood in San Jose. The house was constructed around 1910 and was occupied for many years by the Beltramo family.

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Beltramo House History:

  • From 1910 to 1915 the house was occupied by Bardo Boxconsvich, a laborer

  • From 1915 to 1924 the house was occupied by Eugene Vinassa, who helped manage the Hotel Torino (now Henry’s Hi-Life) along with Bartolemeo Vinassa

  • Lorenzo Beltramo officially owned the house in 1924 and from 1919 to the 1950’s members of the Beltramo family lived in the house; Lencio Beltramo (a laundry worker), Mrs. Salvina Beltramo (a laundry worker and the owner of the house), and Louis Beltramo (a meat packer)

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