Stacking and Storing Ice in the House

Adjustable elevated ramp along the side of ice house - 

one of 14 compartment openings through which 

ice blocks travelled into the building for storage.

Final destination for storage of ice blocks - 

from conveyor to elevated side ramp to compartment 

where sawdust and/or straw was packed around the blocks for insulation.

Southeast corner of ice house - 

railroad track in foreground, ramp and elevator house back left, 

and east side of ice house with elevated side ramp structures.

Shoveling off the tracks - 

the railroad spur along the west side of the ice house (on right) 

with box car used for transport 

and the dining hall building just to the left of it.