Large Ice House - Mayville, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This historical marker is located at Lakeside Park along the west shore of Chautauqua Lake in Mayville, New York.

The title on the sign is "Large Ice House," and text reads:
"Built on this site in 1871 by Adam Hersperger. Started shipping ice by railroad the same year. Icing ended in ca. 1935."

The sign was placed by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation in 2019. According to the Foundation's website:
"In 1871 local businessman, Adam Hersperger, purchased this plot of land and established the Chautauqua Lake Ice Company. During the winter months when the lake froze over, workers would harvest several tons ice blocks from the frigid waters of Chautauqua Lake and store them in large wooden warehouses known as ice houses. From there, these blocks were transported using the neighboring railroad. This local industry was extremely prosperous and flourished for several decades until it ceased operation around 1935. In September of 1936 the last ice house was demolished and the site was redeveloped to create a public park for area residents."

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Marker Name: Large Ice House Marker Type: Roadside Agency: William G. Pomeroy Foundation Dedication Date: 2019 City/Town/Village Name: Mayville County: Chautauqua Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1) Website: [Web Link]

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