In 1896 , St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church was founded and helped to form the Italian - American community .
The quality of the Italian Village 's buildings as well as its character can be attributed to Italian craftsmen .
In 1896 , St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church was founded and helped to form the Italian - American community .
The quality of the Italian Village 's buildings as well as its character can be attributed to Italian craftsmen .