PA-125 Mario Lanza (1921-1959)

Marker text: Mario Lanza (1921-1959)
The beloved tenor was born here as Alfredo Cocozza. Here as a boy he learned the arias of many operas. Became a radio, concert, record artist. After signing with M-G-M in 1947, he made seven films; had the title role in "The Great Caruso," 1951.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 1993