Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 Centennial of the “Basilica on Revere Street” T By John J. Henry he first significant settlement of Italian immigrants in Massachusetts, and subsequently in Revere, began to occur in the late 1890’s. Upon their arrival in Massachusetts, many Italian immigrants took residency in the tenement districts of Boston’s North End, West End and East Boston. After securing steady jobs and saving enough money many of the Italian immigrant families began to move out of Boston’s urban setting and into areas like Revere which were less congested where more suburban living space was plentiful. Revere was particularly attractive to the new arrivals inasmuch as it off ered them houses accompanied with enough 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Father Guido Pallotta Administrator of Saint Anthony’s Church 19-199, Pastor 199-1975 land to cultivate their own small backyard vegetable gardens as well as to plant their own fruit trees and grapevines. Revere was a place where Italian culture could survive in America-a place where an Italian ethic community could grow to become a vital sector of American society. During the early 1900’s www.810bargrille.com the Italian population of Revere had grown signifi cantly enough that local records identifi ed it as the fasting growing ethic group in the town. During those early years, nearly 60 percent of births in the Town of Revere were to foreign-born parents, the majority of whom, 18 percent, were of Italian descent, becoming one First Mass at new Saint Anthony’s Church June 6, 2026 of the largest single immigrant groups in Revere at that time. Additionally, statistics from the early Federal census also show a heavy Italian out-migration from the North End, West End and East Boston into Revere. Italian households in Massachusetts and in Revere were multigenerational during this era and were notably large, often averaging 12 residents. This came about as a combination of high birth rates and the common practice of “chain migration” where extended family members or boarders from the same Italian village, immigrated to Revere, and shared the same household. Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng Father Ernesto Rovai, Pastor Saint Anthony’s Church 1910-19 Right Reverend Monsignor Guido Pallotta circa 1955
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