INDUSTRY · HISTORICAL MARKER
The Crystal Ice House
Industry
4
The old Crystal Ice and Cold Storage Building was built in 1925 by Clyde Townsend's father before it was bought by “J.F.” Haigler, owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Trenton. Haigler often sat in a rocking chair on the front porch and sold ice to customers, with ice for iced tea costing 10 cents and a larger chunk for ice cream costing 25 cents. The building remained actively used as an ice house until at least 1940, and during that time it was also used to cure meat brought in by local farmers, especially hogs, in vats filled with brine. After 1940, the spread of refrigeration in the area reduced the need for large amounts of home ice and meat curing, leaving only a few commercial customers. The restored building now houses Antiques, Long-arm Machine Quilting, the Mane Street Hair Salon, a Quilt Classroom, Primitive Reproductions, Sewing Machine Repair, and the Ruffled Rose Tea Room.
FIND IT
Trenton, United States
CITY · 4 STOPSExplore Trenton, United States
Hear every story as you drive
4.8 Stars · 800+ Ratings
© 2026 MainEngine