Ice Pioneers
Known as the "Ice King," this man developed the ice trade in the early 1800s.
Who is Frederic Tudor?
This man developed the quick-freezing method for food in the 1920s.
Who is Clarence Birdseye?
This man invented the first modern air conditioning system in 1902, in an attempt stop ink from smudging on printing paper.
Who is Willis Carrier?
This doctor invented an ice machine in 1842 to treat yellow fever patients.
Who is John Gorrie?
Before refrigeration, this was cut from frozen lakes and rivers for food preservation
What is ice?
Carrier's air conditioning was originally invented to solve this problem in a printing plant.
What is ink smudging?
This man introduced refrigerated railroad cars in 1878, revolutionizing the meat industry.
Who is Gustavus Franklin Swift?
This frozen dessert became widely available thanks to refrigeration.
What is ice cream?
In the 1950s-1960s, this type of air conditioner made the technology accessible to homeowners.
What is a window unit air conditioner?
This substance was harvested from lakes and ponds before artificial refrigeration.
What is ice?
This type of food became widely available year-round thanks to freezing technology.
What are vegetables (or fruits)?
This invention helps keep buildings cool in hot weather.
What is air conditioning?