Halsted, Byron David, 1852-1918, Powell, E. C. (Edwin C.) · New York : Orange Judd Co. · leaf 264
s in Figure 243, ANOTHER CHEAP ICE HOUSE 246 resting upon a block of wood or a stone, or set in theground. The ninth post is placed at one side of tlie front,to serve as one side of the door. The bottom planks, allaround, are nailed to the posts, which may be more firmlysecured in place by cleats… … Fig. 242—CHEAP AND PICTURESQUE ICE HOUSE sprinkle on the ground a layer of sawdust, shavings or cuthay, so that it will be at least six inches deep, when firmlypacked down. Then put in the first tier of ice, keepingthe blocks a foot away from the plank wall; fill the spacesolidly with the sawdust…
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