The Story of Italians in Fernie, 1881 - 1921 The Story of Italians in Fernie, 1881 - 1921 Fernie Museum
The typical wood frame house in Fernie, BC surrounded by a garden. Most families grew vegetables to enhance their diets and to leave money to buy necessities. Louis […]
Large families were the norm not only in the Italian community but also other immigrant communities. Raffaele Migale arrived in Fernie in 1898 and worked in the mines.
The picture was taken at Costanzo’s Ranch in Cokato, 1925. Weddings were celebratory occasions that brought the Italian community together.
