Title

Elia Corti

Description

A dedicated socialist, Corti advocated for workers' rights and economic equality, aligning himself with the radical labor unions of the early 20th century. He moved to Barre, Vermont, a major location for sculptors in early American history. He was killed in 1903 during a small, politically driven fight.

Location

Viggiù, Italy

Abstract

Elia Corti, born in Viggiù, Italy in 1869, immigrated to the United States in 1892. He worked as a carver in Barre, Vermont, with his business partner, Sam Novelli. Corti was a dedicated socialist who advocated for workers' rights. In attendance of a political meeting, he was killed in 1903 during a fight among anarchists and socialists.

Date Modified

1903/10/04

Relation

Robert Burns Monument|158

birthday

1869/12/21

firstName

Elia

lastName

Corti