Vincenzo Romeo Bruno- My Life as a American Immigrant

Date of Birth

Jun 1, 1853

This is when I was born and in 1871 I will be 18 years old. I am leaving my home country because I need a job and my country doesn't pay me good for what I do.

Angel Island

May 29, 1866

I am at Angel Island I never thought that it would look like this it is much better then Italy. There is way more people here and there is a lot of jobs and more things to do and explore.

My job

Nov 30, 1871

I am working on a skyscarper and it is really hard. It is hard because we have to keep are balance and one little mistake and it could be my life. This is picture is the crew taking a lunch brake.

Home

Mar 27, 1874

I am 21 I saved up enough money to buy a house, I am married and I have 1 kid. The house we live in is clean, but the streets are dirty, I don't let me child play outside because I do'y want her to get sick. The people down here treat us good, some of then are rude but they are just having a bad day.