When John and Lucille lived in Pittsburgh, PA, they owned La Boheme, a store specializing in beautiful imported Czech glass and jewelry. They decided to move to this area when Lucille's mother could no longer care for herself.They found an interesting building built by Italian immigrants in 1923. The family's original surname was Pujia. They changed it to Ross after purchasing Ross's grocery store, which at that time was across the street The Pujias arrived in America from Nicastro, Catanzaro, Italy, on May 22, 1894 and 1896. They operated a shoemaker shop at this location from 1916 until 1923 when they demolished the old building and built this one. The store front was their grocery store and they live in the rear. The grocery store was sold in November 1966. Over the years, the living quarters became four apartments and the grocery store became a jewelry store, then a United Steel Workers' Union Hall. After extensive renovations the building became ready to accommodate visitors to our beautiful area comfortably. The store La Bohème now sits in the location of the old grocery store Please visit our website www.crystal-bohemian.com.
FYI Lucille's mother, Mary is still alive at 92 years and lives in a nursing home. She still loves to shop.
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