San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 12/11/2009
LOUIS M. FIRPO
An enterprising young business man of Stockton, whose genial manner has won for him a host of friends in business and social circles, is Louis M. Firpo, the capable manager of the New York Hotel in Stockton. He was born in the Province of Genoa, Italy, March 23, 1892, a son of August and Carrie (Firpo) Firpo, both natives of the same country. August Firpo came to Stockton about thirty years ago and first found employment in the vegetable gardens around Stockton; later, with L. Bacigalupi he engaged in the hotel business on South Eldorado Street, which he followed for a number of years with marked success, and during those years built the Marconi Hotel at the corner of Lafayette and Eldorado streets. Besides Louis M., our subject, there is a daughter Mary, in the family.
The education of Louis M. Firpo was obtained in the public schools of Stockton and his business training began as a clerk in a clothing store, then for a time he clerked in a cigar store. He entered the service of his country during the World War and was sent to Washington, D.C., for training, and in July, 1918, went overseas as a member of replacement squad attached to the 80th Division in France, 305th Engineers, and saw active service in France until the signing of the armistice, his overseas service covering a period of eleven months.
Mr. Firpo's marriage united him with Miss Louise Leonardini, a native daughter of Stockton, Cal. In June, 1922, August Firpo purchased the New York Hotel, located at 44 South Aurora Street, which was refurnished and refitted in every detail, so that it now ranks among the best appointed hotels in the city. This hostelry consists of ninety rooms and is well equipped and modern, and father and son are equally interested and responsible for its management. Fraternally August M. Firpo is a member of the Foresters, the Druids and the Stockton Italian Club, while the son, Louis M., is a member of the Druids, the Karl Ross Post of the American Legion and the Stockton Italian Club.
History of
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
With A
Biographical Review
of
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been
Identified with Its Growth and Development
from the Early Days to the Present
HISTORY BY
George H. Tinkham
HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
1923
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