Crystal Ice Company Building

The Crystal Ice Company Building is located in Pensacola, Florida, a very historic type site that has been protected nationally since 1983. Today the building is a testament to the early years within the city and the old methods by which ice was made and distributed to local residents.

The building provides tours of its original facilities, though many of the offices are now taken over by other firms and stores. Guests are taken by expert guides to see how ice was made and stored in the days before refrigeration. They also learn about how ice was transported even in the high heat of summers to restaurants, businesses and people's homes.

The building remains one of the most important buildings in the downtown area of the city. Its traditional factory type appearance and imposing architecture now provide a great place for photographers to capture the beauty of the more traditional side of the city and its past.

The Crystal Ice Company has long since ceased to make and sell ice, but its historically remaining structure continues to entertain visitors with a look into the city's past in a way that few places can. Best of all, tours of the building are free to all ages and are completely wheelchair accessible.