[1][5] It is the oldest structure on Żydowska Street, and its name probably derives from the Italians who were present in large numbers in Tarnów during its construction, working on the restoration of the city and the castle on St. Martin's Hill.

[3] In the early 19th century, following the dismantling of the city's fortifications, the building was expanded, acquiring a second bay in place of the former moat.

[3] In 1912, the property was purchased by the Vogelfang family, and in 1929, half of it was sold to co-owners Aron and Chaja Birnstein and Ida Singer.

A comprehensive renovation took place between 1954 and 1956[1][5] or 1959 and 1962,[3] during which later additions were removed, the northern staircase was demolished, interiors were modernized, architectural details were restored, and a side entrance was created.

[1][5][6] The ground floor included a café,[1][5] and a small theater called "Florentynka" operated in the building.

[3] In 1977, the building was entered into the register of immovable monuments of the Tarnów Voivodeship (registry number A-407, dated 26 November 1977).

[7] In 1990, the Tarnów Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society branch applied for ownership rights to the property through adverse possession, which were granted by court decision in 1993.

[3] Its defining features include the upper part of the front wall, which is overhung on corbels, and a masonry arcade connecting it to a neighboring building across the former city street.

[3] Access to the basement is via a tunnel staircase originating from the main front hall, featuring solid, two-flight stairs covered by a barrel vault.

[3] The front elevation is smooth and accented by a row of stone corbels and cantilevers, with small semicircular arcades between them.

Communication between the floors is provided by a staircase with two-flight, wooden steps mounted on massive girders.

It is equipped with central heating from the city network, as well as water, sewage, gas, and electrical installations.