Anthony “Elvis” Pirozzi – all shook up — Anthony Pirozzi
LA Harbor Commissioner and longtime community leader, Anthony Pirozzi tells the story of doing an Elvis impersonation at the San Pedro High School talent show when he was a student there.
Grandpa Costa’s Backyard — Anthony Pirozzi
Anthony Pirozzi shares from his childhood about his immigrant maternal grandfather from Ischia who came to San Pedro for a better life and was a part of the venerable fishing community.
Greek & Italian Heritage – John Bagakis
Former San Pedro Honorary Mayor John Bagakis compares his Italian and Greek heritage and tells the story of how his family immigrated to San Pedro from the two sides.
80th Anniversary for Victory Arch San Pedro High School
This year marks a double anniversary of historic significance. It is 100 years since Mardesich, a pioneer of the California tuna canning industry, co-founder of French Sardine Company and partners established the fish cannery in February 1918 at the wharf in Fish Harbor, Terminal Island across the Main Channel of Los Angeles harbor in San Pedro (SP); and 20 years later commissioning the VA.
Double Anniversary – Tuna Pioneer & Victory Arch Arrive In San Pedro
This year marks a double anniversary of historic significance for the harbor town: It is 100 years since Joseph M. Mardesich, a pioneer of the California tuna canning industry, co-founder of French Sardine Company (incorporated in November 1917 in San Francisco) and partners established the fish cannery in February 1918 at the wharf in Fish Harbor, Terminal Island across the Main Channel of Los Angeles harbor in San Pedro (SP); and the dedication of the Victory Arch (VA)monument at San Pedro High School (SPHS) in 1938.
Oral History To Feature Los Angeles County Harbor Communities
The mission of SOLAHA is to preserve the significant history of the people and communities of the Harbor, recognizing what is inherent to inspire future generations to continue striving to make it a great place to live, work, and invest in as the area continues to progress.