Tool, Ice Harvesting

2021.4656.05
Ice Hook
Ice Hook
Ice Hook
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Title
Ice Hook
Creation Date
1900 – 1950
Materials

Dimensions

9 in. W x 55 in. L

Description
Ice hook used by Lorenz Gades to harvest ice from Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood, Minnesota. Once the blocks of ice were cut and floating free, this hook was used to move the blocks through the water to the loading area.
Related People and Organizations
Minnewaska Ice Company
Gades, Lorenz
Geographic Notes
Glenwood, Minnesota
Geographic Names
Glenwood, Pope, Minnesota, United States, NA [45.65024,-95.38976] [id:5028087]
Contact the Pope County Historical Society for more information
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