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Alessandro (Al) Rizzuto was a prominent Fernie merchant.

Group of three men and two women standing in front of a house.

Photographer:  Unknown

Private collection

Alessandro (Al) Rizzuto, nicknamed “The Count” (centre) was a prominent Fernie merchant. In 1904, he and brother Angelo leased the Roma Hotel from Philip Carosella. They also purchased the Fernie Livery Stable with a partner (Mr. Crawford).