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This structure had walls approximately 18 inches thick, filled with sawdust for insulation in summer heat and winter cold. Its primary use was to store ice throughout the seasons before refrigeration. Built into the side of a hill, it also had a root cellar in the bottom to store vegetables, fruit, nuts, and other foods. It kept foods from freezing in winter while keeping them cool in summer to prevent spoilage. In later years, it served a variety of other purposes, including as a workshop and office.
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