The history of craft ice is actually pretty interesting! Here are 3 fun facts you should know about the history of craft ice.
Fun Fact #1 - The "King" Of Ice
Frederic Tudor was known as Boston's "Ice King" and founded the Tudor Ice Company. In the early 19th century, Tudor became a pioneer of the international ice trade. He made a fortune shipping ice cut from New England ponds to ports in the Caribbean, Europe, India, and Hong Kong.
Although Tudor was ahead of his time, he probably didn’t realize that he was launching an American and worldwide obsession with craft ice!
Fun Fact #2 - Our Ancestors Loved Their Ice!
Ice had a special place in the hearts of our ancestors, who depended on “icehouses” to beat the heat in the 1800s. At that time, railroads and wagons started bringing blocks of ice into insulated storage sheds, creating impromptu corner stores and bars across the nation.
Fun Fact #3 - Craft Ice Is Frozen From "The Top Down"