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ICE PALACE. First ice structure of its kind in Iowa. On February 3, 1888, [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]] unveiled an illuminated building constructed from blocks of ICE. With spires at its corners and topped by a dozen American figs, the ice palace was a featured part of a winter sports attraction located in what became Comiskey Park. | ICE PALACE. First ice structure of its kind in Iowa. On February 3, 1888, [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]] unveiled an illuminated building constructed from blocks of [[ICE]]. With spires at its corners and topped by a dozen American figs, the ice palace was a featured part of a winter sports attraction located in what became Comiskey Park. | ||
A newspaper report on the day of the opening stated that Rhomberg intended to add two wings to the building if the weather remained cold. In addition to the palace, Rhomberg had a six hundred foot toboggan slide constructed nearby and within a half block of a streetcar route. | A newspaper report on the day of the opening stated that Rhomberg intended to add two wings to the building if the weather remained cold. In addition to the palace, Rhomberg had a six hundred foot toboggan slide constructed nearby and within a half block of a streetcar route. | ||
Revision as of 03:43, 6 March 2010
ICE PALACE. First ice structure of its kind in Iowa. On February 3, 1888, Joseph A. RHOMBERG unveiled an illuminated building constructed from blocks of ICE. With spires at its corners and topped by a dozen American figs, the ice palace was a featured part of a winter sports attraction located in what became Comiskey Park.
A newspaper report on the day of the opening stated that Rhomberg intended to add two wings to the building if the weather remained cold. In addition to the palace, Rhomberg had a six hundred foot toboggan slide constructed nearby and within a half block of a streetcar route.