Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Consolidated Ice Plant
1. Consolidated Ice Plant Marker
Inscription.
Consolidated Ice Plant. . This block of concrete is a foundation remnant of the Consolidated Ice Manufacturing, Refrigeration and Fish Co., which once occupied two full city blocks. Built in 1903 to supply cooling for fish products, the ice plant was the second largest in the country. The company produced only one 96-ton run of ice before declaring bankruptcy in January, 1904. Tragedy struck the ruins in 1908 when a 4-year-old boy was killed by a falling timber. In 1914, the city took the property by eminent domain and demolished the ruins. Bricks from the demolition were donated to First United Methodist Church (507 W Marion Ave) for construction of the sanctuary.
This block of concrete is a foundation remnant of the Consolidated Ice Manufacturing, Refrigeration and Fish Co., which once occupied two full city blocks. Built in 1903 to supply cooling for fish products, the ice plant was the second largest in the country. The company produced only one 96-ton run of ice before declaring bankruptcy in January, 1904. Tragedy struck the ruins in 1908 when a 4-year-old boy was killed by a falling timber. In 1914, the city took the property by eminent domain and demolished the ruins. Bricks from the demolition were donated to First United Methodist Church (507 W Marion Ave) for construction of the sanctuary.
Erected by City of Punta Gorda.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 26° 55.655′ N, 82° 3.353′ W. Marker is in Punta Gorda, Florida, in Charlotte County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Virginia Avenue and Berry Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Punta Gorda FL 33950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos:1. submitted on June 21, 2024. 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Scot Shively of Punta Gorda, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
