Firpo Family on Potrero Hill

Unfinished History

Regina and Josephine Alioto (née Firpo) offered photos and stories of their family histories, mostly on Potrero Hill, but also having to do with the WWII fishing ban against Italian nationals.

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Italian neighbors making music in Potrero Hill backyard, early 20th century.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Graduating from Daniel Webster school, c. 1935.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Clockwise from top left: Lillian Firpo, Sadie Firpo, Ernest Firpo, Josephine Firpo, at 1924 20th Street on Potrero Hill, 1926.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Frank Alioto, Josephine Firpo, Lillian Firpo, unknown, c. 1943.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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The boarding house, Potrero Hill.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Silvio Firpo's window-washing business, pre-1920.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Regina's dad at right, brother at left, and counsin Busalacchi who died young in the middle, c. 1938.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Lillian Firpo on Potrero Hill, 1942.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Big gathering in basement before returning to Spain, no date.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Lillian Firpo and Ron, 1946.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Girls on Potrero Hill, c. 1920s

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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Monte Cristo Club, Potrero Hill.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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St. Teresa's School.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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St. Teresa's School demolition. Note bay in distance.

Photo: courtesy Alioto family

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1937 Feast Day Celebration on Potrero Hill.

Video: courtesy Potrero Hill Archives Project