ICE HOUSE MUSEUM
CEDAR FALLS, IA
The Ice House Museum in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a historic building that was once used for storing ice harvested from the Cedar River. The building was constructed in 1921 and was in operation until 1969. In 1973, the building was donated to the Cedar Falls Historical Society and was later listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, the Ice House Museum serves as a museum dedicated to preserving the history of Cedar Falls. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which include artifacts and displays related to the history of the ice industry in Cedar Falls. The museum also features exhibits on local history, including the city's early settlement, agriculture, and industry.
One of the highlights of the Ice House Museum is the original ice harvesting equipment on display, including the ice saws and tongs that were used to cut and move blocks of ice. Visitors can also see the ice storage area, which has been preserved to show how the ice was stored and packed for transportation.
The Ice House Museum is open to the public from May through October and offers guided tours for groups by appointment. The museum is a popular destination for school groups, history buffs, and anyone interested in learning more about the history of Cedar Falls and the ice industry.
ICE HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CEDAR FALLS IA. US MID #8401900057
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact ICE HOUSE MUSEUM
- telephone: 3192665149
ICE HOUSE MUSEUM
FRANKLIN ST
CEDAR FALLS
IA
50613
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ICE HOUSE MUSEUM Information
MID # | 8401900057 |
Name | ICE HOUSE MUSEUM |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 42.5260204, -92.4495259 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 013 US Census Tract: 002301 US Census Block: 1008 |