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New Castle Ice Piers

New Castle, Delaware • New Castle County

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About This Property

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The New Castle Ice Piers are remnants of a once vital ice harvesting and shipping industry. These piers, along the Delaware River, were instrumental in the large-scale commercialization of natural ice.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
9
Listed Date
2/4/1982
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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