Contact Us
Caspian City Hall
500 West Railroad St.
PO Box 273
Caspian, MI 49915
Phone : (906) 265-2514
Fax : (906) 265-2536
Organizations
Duke Degli Abruzzi
The beginning of one of the oldest organizations
in Caspian was the Dukes Degli Abruzzi. This
clubhouse had been recognized to be of
national importance on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1981.
This was one of the Italian mutual benefit
associations Duke of Abruzzi created in Italy in
the 1870's and was named for the Duke of the
province of Abruzzi . He was well known for his
military experience in World War II.
Any individual born in the region or outside the
region of Italy with at least one Italian parent
was eligible and was introduced by two
members who would recommend him. A vote
would be taken by the membership.
The Lodge's grandest display of Italian heritage
had taken place around the annual Columbus
Day celebration. As early as 1914, members
met on October 12th, and paraded through
town carrying American and Lodge flags. There
would be a feast at the clubhouse. This
organization was bought by Tony Fittante and
his business Tony Fittante Sales.
During the summer months, old and young alike
meet on the four Bocce courts for summer
league play. The public is always invited to
watch Duke of Abruzzithe Bocce games on
Monday evenings in Caspian.
The photo on the left was taken back in the
1930's of all of the then members of the Duke of
Abruzzi. If you are from this area, you should be
able to identify many of these people who spent
most of their livelihoods in the Caspian area.
Caspian Progressive Men, Inc.
Incorporated in 1968 -- State of Michigan
A nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose
of promoting and supporting City of Caspian
projects. Several fundraisers are held annually
to support this cause as well as other area
projects.
Major annual projects are:
•
Public Polenta Feed
•
Operation of the Caspian Ski Chalet
•
Gifts from Santa raffle and place mats
project
•
Public coffee and rolls on Wednesday
mornings
The Caspian Progressive Men, Inc. are annual
supporters of the Iron County Historical
Museum and Museum projects (currently the
Toti Tavern moving fund) and the Caspian
Athletic Association, a youth community center.
A major contribution was made in 2001 to
provide the City of Caspian Police Department
an AED unit (defibrillator).
Annual donations are made to many worthy
causes.