Oresto DiSaia

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.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.