Harvesting Ice on the Yates Farm

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A crew cutting and harvesting ice on an artificial lake on Yates Farm, 1905-1910. Arthur Yates owned the farm from 1902-1914. Prior to mechanical refrigeration, ice harvesting was a profitable industry and the principle method of preserving food.
Location:Greece, New York
Date:1900's
Source:Office of the Town Historian
Categories: Houses & Farms
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Date Added:November 1, 2019
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