Did you know that Burlington has deep Italian roots? Italian-Americans settled in Burlington in the 1800's

Sunday, the Chittenden County Historical Society shared their rich history.

Picture a once thriving Italian-American Community in downtown Burlington near Battery and St. Paul Streets, until the 1960's when a federal program to upgrade housing in urban communities, destroyed historic buildings, and the spread church fires in the 70's.

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Source: http://www.mychamplainvalley.com