History
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1920′s |
Carlisle Hygienic Ice Co. plant was built in the 1920′s. This company manufactured block ice and rented freezer lockers to individuals. Home freezers eventually diminished the need for ice and space. |
| Fire virtually destroyed the Carlisle Hygienic Cold Storage Company building in 1964. Damage was estimated at more than $100,000. |
1964 |
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1978 |
Wenger’s purchased the business in 1978. They developed their business to include retail meats, catering, a delicatessen, lunch trucks and wholesale packaged ice distribution to convenience stores, beverage distributors and supermarkets. |
| Remodeling and expansion in 1997-98 produced the present day larger, more attractive store on East Louther Street. The ice business currently distributes in 7 counties with an additional distribution center in Newport. |
1997 |