How did Ice Delivery Men transport ice?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Ice Delivery Man
Ice delivery men transported ice using large blocks harvested from frozen lakes or manufactured in icehouses. They loaded the ice onto horse-drawn wagons or later, trucks, often insulated with sawdust to prevent melting. Deliveries were made to homes and businesses, where ice was used for refrigeration and cooling, especially before the advent of electric refrigerators.