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Emilio Picariello ice cream wagon being driven by son Steve Picariello, Fernie, BC, ca 1916-1917.

Ice cream wagon pulled by two horses with children in front.

Photographer: Unknown
Fernie Museum, FMP.001222

Picariello gave free ice creams in trade for bottles which resulted in the nickname “the Bottle King.” Breweries and distilleries bought these back from him for re-use.