North Denver was once an Italian enclave from the late 1800s - 1950s. In fact, so many Italians lived there at one point that it was called "Little Italy." While the area has changed considerably since the days of Little Italy, many iconic Italian businesses, homes, and structures remain. Some notable Italian sites that are not currently designated as historical landmarks include (but are not limited to):
Potenza Lodge: 1900 W 38th Ave.
Leprino's: 1830 W 38th Ave.
Highland Tavern (formerly Coors Hall): 3400 Navajo St.
Acova (formerly Patsy's): 3653 Navajo St.
Caruso residence: 3608 Navajo St.
Residence (formerly Palmer St. Shoe Repair - Michele LaGuardia): 3518 Navajo St.
High Lonesome (formerly The Arabian): 3360 Navajo St.
Señor Bear (formerly Smaldone Liquor Store): 3301 Tejon St.
Cask & Craft (formerly Tejon Bar & Cafe - Smaldones): 3744 Tejon St.
Gaetano's Italian Restaurant: 3760 Tejon St.
Lechuga's (formerly Carbone's Bakery): 3609 Tejon St.
Family Jones Spirit House (formerly Mancinelli's): 3251 Osage St.
Notary House: 3357 Navajo St.
Northside Headstart (formerly Mt. Carmel grade school): 3555 Pecos St.
Residence (formerly the Mambo Club): 3401 Mariposa
Kobe An (formerly Little Pepina's): 3400 Osage St.
Damascio residence: 3611 Osage St.
Concept 32 (formerly Steve Farrell's/Feola's Market): 3500 Mariposa St.
Residence (formerly Marranzino Television): 3558 Osage
Pepper Asian Bistro II (formerly Subway Tavern): 3759 Lipan St.
Longo residence: 3625 Vallejo St.
Joe Roma residence: 3504 Vallejo St.
Residence (formerly Sally Ann Creamery): 1456 W 36th Ave.
Lillian Noce residence: 3726 Vallejo St.
Joe Ciancio Jr. residence: 3560 Vallejo St.