“He is the only intelligent, efficient stone carver on the work who understands the language of the sculptor”- Gutzon Borglum, Designer of Mount Rushmore

 

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  • About Luigi Del Bianco

    July 21, 2014
    Luigi Del Bianco, an Italian Immigrant, played an important part in bringing to life a great American monument. This site was launched in 2009 in an effort to gain Luigi the recognition he truly deserves.

    Giving Life to Luigi’s Legacy

    July 2, 2010
    Updates on Luigi’s return to his rightful place in Mt. Rushmore’s history.
  • “He is worth any three men I could find in America, for this particular type of work”

    – Gutzon Borglum, Designer of Mount Rushmore

    “Leaving my father out of Rushmore is like talking about the Yankees and leaving out Joe DiMaggio”

    – Caesar Del Bianco

    “Bianco was one of the most competent men ever to work on the mountain…”

    – Gilbert Fite, from his book Mount Rushmore
  • Latest News

    YOUNG ARTIST LOVES LUIGI!

    March 13, 2026
    After a recent elementary school performance of “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow”, a young girl came up to me and gave me a bunch of stickum notes with illustrations she drew and themes she jotted down during the show. The girl was obviously inspired by Luigi’s unique story and wanted to express her appreciation using her […]

    AWESOME VIDEO HONORS LUIGI!

    February 21, 2026
    all.things.italiano made a wonderful video featuring “Nonno Giuseppe” who talks about the amazing achievement of Mount Rushmore’s chief carver. Grazie tante to all.things.italiano. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/reel/713582098379038