The Italian Historical Society of America played a big part in having a bridge going from New York Harbor to [[Staten Island]] and Brooklyn named The [[Verrazano Narrrows Bridge]]. The society is also responsible for the placement of the Verrazzano Monument at Battery Park in New York. | The Italian Historical Society of America played a big part in having a bridge going from New York Harbor to [[Staten Island]] and Brooklyn named The [[Verrazano Narrrows Bridge]]. The society is also responsible for the placement of the Verrazzano Monument at Battery Park in New York. |