NEW Water: Our History at a Glance - Magazine - Page 6
Ever heard of an “ice box?"
"Ice boxes” were commonly used prior
to electric refrigeration in homes and
businesses. Ice harvesters would head
out onto the frozen waters of the Bay
of Green Bay to cut and collect blocks
of ice, which were then sold to keep
perishable foods fresh.
In 1912, the ice, cut from the Bay, near the lighthouse at Longtail Point, was stored in an
icehouse for use throughout the year. The ice was packed with straw and sawdust insulation
to keep it from melting. Here, a crew of workers are placing newly cut blocks of ice into one
of several icehouses along the shores of Green Bay.
Area waterways began to be used to assist with
commerce in summer months and as food preservation
during winter months.
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