Barsotti legacy of hard work paid off

For The Madera Tribune

Sugar Pine workers await lunch from Barsotti’s hotel.

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The 32 year-old Italian packed his bags and prepared to leave his native village of Marlia in the Province of Lucca.

The year was 1900, and the upcoming journey to the United States was not to be taken lightly. Domenico Barsotti was married and had a family.

Coming to America meant leaving his wife, Louisa, his son Nello, and his three daughters, in their native land. The trip was fraught with anxiety for all concerned, but they had one thing going for them — they were not afraid of work!