Ice Harvesting
During the 18th century ice cream was a rarity and considered a dish of the very wealthy. This was because ice was difficult to come by until the widespread use of “ice harvesting” and the insulated icehouse.
Then the number of confectioners who sold ice cream increased, and ice cream parlors began appearing in major cities. By the mid-19th century ice cream had become popular with the masses.
Marker can be reached from Mt. Vernon Road..
Courtesy hmdb.org
