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A circular dry stone building (Trullo) on the island of Korcula in CROATIA. They are mainly found in the west end of the island. Mostly built by the Zuvela families. Locally they are called ‘Vrtujak’. The vrtujak term in the Croatian language references the circular nature of the structure. These unique architecture field stone houses seem to have been built in the late 17th to 18th century during the Republic of Venice period and some even in the 19th century.

A circular dry stone building (Trullo) on the island of Korcula in CROATIA. They are mainly found in the west end of the island. Mostly built by the Zuvela families. Locally they are called ‘Vrtujak’. The vrtujak term in the Croatian language references the circular nature of the structure. These unique architecture field stone houses seem to have been built in the late 17th to 18th century during the Republic of Venice period and some even in the 19th century.

Other circular dry stone buildings which are closest to Korcula are in southern Italy. They are in and around the town of Alberobello (in the province of Bari). Also there are in Istria called ‘Kazun’ which is also in Croatia.

Other circular dry stone buildings which are closest to Korcula are in southern Italy. They are in and around the town of Alberobello (in the province of Bari). Also they are found in Istria, called ‘Kazun’ which is also in Croatia.

 

== New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 ==

== New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 ==

[[File:Korcula Postcard 1902.jpg|thumb|right|275px|A '''Korcula''' postcard from 1902 in Italian. The last Italian language government school was abolished in Korčula on the 13th of September 1876.]]

[[File:Korcula Postcard 1902.jpg|thumb|right|275px|A '''Korcula''' postcard from 1902 in Italian. The last Italian language government school was abolished in Korčula on the 13th of September 1876.]]