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Oresto DiSaia

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Oresto DiSaia was a well-known Rhode Island architect. Born on January 22, 1900, he eventually led the Rhode Island chapter of the American Institute of Architects.[1] He designed Hangar 1 at T. F. Green Airport,[2] St. Rocco's Church in Johnston,[3] St. Pius V Catholic Church in Providence,[4] and the Columbus Theatre on Broadway in Providence,[5] among many other works.

He died in 1976.[6]

Notable works

References

  1. ^ Muratore, Joseph M. (November 1999). Italian-Americans in Rhode Island. ISBN 978-0-7385-4940-8.
  2. ^ http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150410/OPINION/150419968
  3. ^ Johnston, Rhode Island. 1999-03-28. ISBN 978-0-7385-8637-3.
  4. ^ "The Design of Our Present Church". St. Pius V Catholic Church. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
  5. ^ Polites, Taylor M. "Columbus Theater". Rhode Tour.
  6. ^ "La storia del molisano Oreste "Oresto" Di Saia, "l'Architetto autodidatta"". September 20, 2017.