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This photo of Bernard Calandra was displayed in all Calandra Camera Company stores. After immigrating to the United States, Calandra was a dishwasher by day and learned English at night in New York City. He then came to Omaha, Neb. Here he had a pony…

Before Bernard Calandra started Calandra Camera Company, he first started the Acme Studio. Here he sold cameras and printed photos. This business would eventually merge into the Calandra Camera Co.

Photo depicts Flaminio and other Italian Men outside a building where they worked at and was owned by the railroad.

Black and white photo of an all women's Italian club founded around the Santa Lucia festival.

Black and white portrait of an Italian couple who were the distant ancestors to distinguished Little Italy resident, Regina Laguzza.

This is a group photo of the National Photographic Dealer's Association trade dinner held on August 20, 1941 in Chicago. Bernard Calandra is seated in the lower right hand corner.

Bri-Tone was Bernard Calandras' photo finishing business. These pamphlets are examples of the company's work, and are promoting a new product.

Photo Industry published this article about the opening of the Calandra Camera Company in 1948. It details the grandiose event that took place and praises its success.

This is a flyer for the grand opening of Bernard Calandra's fourth store opening for the Calandra Camera Company in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It advertises fun, prizes, and special gifts for the children and women.

Joan Calandra was crowned queen of the Santa Lucia Festival in 1954.