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Different Types Of Dairy Icehouses Described By USDA
The USDA dairy division surveys icehouse types used by dairymen noting storage in cellars, sheds, stacks, or outdoors with insulation. It weighs costs of construction against melt losses, discusses locating milk rooms for odor control, and describes a sample 15 by 20 foot icehouse with a milk room and 41 tons capacity, costing $125 to build, with 15–20 percent shrinkage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dairy Division