Charlie’s Heroes

During World War II and again during the Korean War, an Italian American restaurant owner in Mechanicville photographed local service members in uniform who stopped by his popular tavern.

Chris Carola tells the stories behind the collection of approximately 700 images taken by Charles Siciliano Sr., currently housed at the Mechanicville District Public Library. These photos are visual reminders of the service and sacrifice of many New Yorkers.

Carola will also discuss the library's campaign to restore and remount the collection in museum-quality frames.

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