What was the original name of the ice box?

Iceboxes were also called “ice chests” (reminiscent of today’s cooler’s / ice chests), some designed and used to hold multiple kegs of beer. German Ice-box for Lager. The Advertiser-Courier of Hermann, Missouri on M

How tall is an ice box in a beer commercial?

Image: taken by Kristin Holt. This commercial-sized ice box is more than five feet tall–probably closer to six. Iceboxes were also called “ice chests” (reminiscent of today’s cooler’s / ice chests), some designed and used to hold multiple kegs of beer.

What kind of wood was an icebox made of?

Commonly iceboxes were made of wood, most probably for ease of construction, insulation, and aesthetics; many were handsome pieces of furniture. [ source] Note: See my next upcoming blog post containing more information about ice companies, ice delivery, construction of ice houses, and more.

When was the first icebox in the grocery store?

The Daily Gazette of Kansas City, Kansas on August 30, 1887 Advertisements in newspapers throughout the United States from 1866 to 1900 make it evident grocers kept fresh meat, butter, milk, cream, fruits (often transported in ice cars from a great distance) in iceboxes of commercial size.

What kind of Ice Box did Reg Simmons make?

Vintage Antique Wood Wooden FREEZER Refrigerator Ice Box Cooler MINT SHAPE!! VINTAGE WHITE CLAD REG.SIMMONS HARDWARE CO. WINE / LIQUOR CABINET VINTAGE ALASKA RIFRIDGERATOR CO.