Ice Industry, Massachusetts (1902 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the fascinating process of ice shipping in this vintage black and white film from 1902. Witness the meticulous operations involved: from sawing ice off frozen lakes to its careful transfer onto ships. Discover the early 20th-century techniques and equipment used in this essential industry.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1902) Loading the Ice on Cars, Conveying It Across the Mountains, and Loading It Into Boats. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00564563