About this episode
This episode explores the historical significance and design of icehouses used before the advent of refrigeration.
In the days before refrigeration, icehouses were designed to store ice in bulk for summertime use.
People in this episode
Host: Advolly Richmond
Topics covered
- icehouses
- refrigeration
- historical storage
- summer use
- architecture
Keywords
- icehouses
- refrigeration
- storage
- history
- architecture
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