The Gadsby's Tavern Ice Well

The Gadsby's Tavern Ice Well (HM108Y)

Location: Alexandria, VA 22314
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N 38° 48.344', W 77° 2.615'

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Underground ice wells were used in the 18th and 19th centuries to store ice for use during the warm months. In Alexandria, blocks of ice were cut from the Potomac River. Ice was placed in this well through a square opening which is marked in the pavement above.

The well consist of shallow brick dome, a circular brick shaft 15' deep and 17' in diameter and a sand floor. A brick tunnel extends from the well to the basement of the tavern. Originally the well was completely underground. In 1976 it was strengthened by the installation of steel bands, and the wing area and windows were installed.

This well, a rare survivor, served the tavern and the town. Tavern keeper John Gadsby sold ice in 1805 for 8? per pound. The ice well was restored by the City of Alexandria in 1976 as part of the restoration of Gadsby Tavern. You may tour Gadsby's Tavern Museum to learn more about the well or the tavern.
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HM NumberHM108Y
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Placed ByCity of Alexandria Virginia
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Date Added Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1:20am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 322551 N 4297202
Decimal Degrees38.80573333, -77.04358333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 48.344', W 77° 2.615'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 48' 20.64" N, 77° 2' 36.90" W
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Area Code(s)202, 703, 571
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 400 Cameron St, Alexandria VA 22314, US
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