Punta Gorda Ice Plant, Historic industrial site in Punta Gorda, Florida.
The massive brick structure built in 1913 features industrial architecture with thick walls and large windows to facilitate ice production and storage.
The facility produced 25 tons of ice daily by 1902, enabling local fishing companies to preserve and transport their catches to northern markets via railroad.
The building represents a period when ice production transformed food preservation methods and commercial fishing operations in southwest Florida during the early 1900s.
Currently operating as the Ice House Pub, the building maintains its original exterior structure while offering visitors a chance to experience this historic location.
The ice plant remains the only standing structure from Punta Gorda's early fishing industry complex, which included electricity generation for the entire city.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 26.93250,-82.04722
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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