Fort Bridger in Uinta County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Ice House, Warehouse and Mess Hall

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

1. Ice House, Warehouse and Mess Hall Marker

Inscription. At the northeast corner of Judge Carter's complex rose the log chinked ice house. Three doors at the southern side appeared one over the other, allowing this tall building of 18 feet 7 inches by 14 1/4 feet to be entered at all levels as the ice stock began to grow lower with the coming of warmer weather. Ice could be taken to the stone building next door, the two story warehouse and butcher shop-meat storage area. The lower story contained the beef and included a type of walk in freezer while the upper portion of this large 24 feet by 60 feet facility could hold stock such as dry goods. An "L" off the southeast corner provided spaces for Carter's employees to take their meals. Two windows and a center door faced to the east to provide light and some additional warmth from the morning sun. This side measured 32 feet while the shorter ends were 18 feet.

Erected by Lions Club, Lyman, WY.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 19.114′ N, 110° 23.395′ W. Marker is in Fort Bridger, Wyoming,

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in Uinta County. It can be reached from Business U.S. 80 near Main Street, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Bridger WY 82933, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Uinta Mountains

and in the Westward Expansion Trails Region.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: School House, Milk House & Wash House (here, next to this marker); The First School House in Wyoming (here, next to this marker); The Post Trader's Store (a few steps from this marker); Post Trader’s House (a few steps from this marker); Fort Bridger (a few steps from this marker); The Post Trader (a few steps from this marker); Carriage House, Stables and Chicken Coop (within shouting distance of this marker); Officer's Quarters (log) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

2. Ice House, Warehouse and Mess Hall Marker

This marker is on the right.

of all markers in Fort Bridger.

More about this marker. This marker is located on the grounds of Fort Bridger Historic Site. Obtain a map at the entrance or museum.

Warehouse (l) and Mess Hall (r) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

3. Warehouse (l) and Mess Hall (r)

Carter's Ice House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

4. Carter's Ice House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.