Luigi Del Bianco Documentary
Posted by Lou Del Bianco
Watch, enjoy and share this special story!
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August
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March
Frank Campione: Lawyer, teacher and doer!
Posted by Lou Del Bianco
I met Frank Campione when he invited me to perform my one man show for his high schoolers in Hamilton, N.J. Frank had a very successful career in labor law and as a management consultant in the public and private sectors. 10 years ago he decided to retire and enter the next phase of his life […]
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March
Joe Stagnitta: son, nephew and grandson of great stone carvers
Posted by Lou Del Bianco
I had the pleasure of meeting Joe Stagnitta and his lovely wife Margaret in February at his home in Hyde Park, NY. Joe is the grandson of Giosofat Nesti, who hailed from Pietrasanta. The hammer Joe is holding is one that his father, uncle and grandfather used in their work. The marble encasing the clock is from […]
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October
New York Daily News: New book tells ‘untold story’ of Mount Rushmore carver Luigi Del Bianco
Posted by afidelibus
This Columbus Day, remember the name and face of Luigi Del Bianco, an Italian immigrant who was the chief carver of Mount Rushmore. The main sculptor was the celebrated Gutzon Borglum, but according to author Douglas Gladstone’s new book, “Carving a Niche for Himself: The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco and Mount Rushmore,” the […]
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October
Family and Author Seek Title for Rushmore Carver
Posted by afidelibus
Family members and supporters of an Italian immigrant seeking more recognition for his role in the carving of Mount Rushmore National Memorial have been unable to persuade the National Park Service to honor him as chief carver.
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August
Sign Our Petition!
Posted by afidelibus
Get the National Park Service to formally recognize Luigi Del Bianco as the Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore.
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July
Richard Cerazani
Posted by Lou Del Bianco
Richard generously contributed a mini biography of Luigi in his new book.
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July
Alex Fidelibus
Posted by Lou Del Bianco
Al’s website design has given Luigi the grace and stature he deserves.
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July
From Here To Mt. Rushmore, A Cause Célèbre In Progress
Posted by afidelibus
Douglas Gladstone, author of a new book about Port Chester resident Luigi Del Bianco, talks about the forgotten stone carver of Mount Rushmore during The Phil Reisman Show, which airs Thursdays at 12:30 p.m on lohud.com.
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July
Vincent and Lucille Maraldo
Posted by Lou Del Bianco
Vincent and Lucy Maraldo have been GREAT supporters of Luigi for many years.
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