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]

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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.


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