Lorenzo DiCarlo was born in 1924 in San Pedro, California. He spent his entire life there and worked in his family's bakery business. Lorenzo's family immigrated to the United States at the turn of the 20th century, initially settling in Steubenville, Ohio, before moving to San Pedro. His grandfather, after working on the railroad, started a bakery in Ohio, which later relocated to San Pedro following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. 

Scope and Content Note
The interview with Lorenzo DiCarlo, part of the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project, provides a comprehensive account of the DiCarlo family bakery business and its evolution over the decades. Lorenzo discusses the origins of the bakery, starting with his grandparents' immigration to the United States and their initial struggles in Steubenville, Ohio. He details their move to San Pedro and the establishment of the bakery, which became a cornerstone of the local community. Lorenzo describes the day-to-day operations of the bakery, the types of bread produced, and the expansion of their product line to meet changing customer preferences. He recounts the impact of the Great Depression on the business and the community, highlighting the DiCarlo family's commitment to ensuring that local families had access to bread even during hard times. The interview also covers the significant growth of the bakery, its transition to a major wholesale operation, and its eventual sale to Continental in 1958. Throughout the interview, Lorenzo reflects on the social and economic dynamics of San Pedro, the role of ethnic communities, and the close-knit relationships that characterize the town. He shares anecdotes about memorable employees, the bakery's contributions to local events, and the lasting legacy of the DiCarlo family in the community. The interview concludes with Lorenzo's personal reflections on his career, the changes in the baking industry, and the importance of maintaining family traditions and values.