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Waterfront from Pier 19, East River. August 12, 1936. Museum of the City of New York Photography Collection.Photo by Berenice Abbott.

IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE: Better Than Ice

Comment | August 14, 2012 | By

In our current issue, Melanie Bower delves into the history of modern refrigeration–the icy invention that changed the way folks in the city ate. Read her story for more on ice peddling, refrigerated train cars and imported produce.

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