Print, Photographic

Photograph

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Museum of History Benicia

Community Event at Portuguese Hall on West J Street, circa 1960-61

Community Event at Portuguese Hall on West J Street, circa 1960-61

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2021.010.0019

Description

B/W photograph 8" x 10" It is a photograph taken by a Benicia Herald Photographer (photo no. 1820) of a community event. The location has been identified as the downstairs area of the Portuguese Hall on West J Street. The occasion of the dinner is unknown. It is believed to have taken place in 1960 or 1961. Some individuals are identified: standing to the left: Roberta Marchioni, wearing a "gondola" name tag; seated in front of her are Ida and Jack Gonsalves (facing the camera); just to the right of center facing the camera is Mr. Kishell, to his left is his daughter Joanne; further to the right in the photo is the Casagranda family, Mr. & Mrs. Al, Kathleen and Michael. In the background are other young ladies (Lanai Mello and Paula Elshire( assisting the diners.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection