You are here

Ice and Coal Advertisement

The availability of ice was highly prized by families living in warm climates like Charlotte.  It helped preserve food longer. Businesses that sold ice also sold coal during the winter months. Coal was the major fuel source in the early part of the 20th century. It heated both stoves and furnaces.

Next

Return to Home Page

Prints Available: 
No
Image ID: 
ice_and_coal.jpg (52.37 KB)