The buildings, which were completely or partially underground, were used to store and keep natural ice for cooling numerous products for daily use. It was only with the introduction of refrigeration machines towards the end of the 19th century, especially in connection with the changeover of refrigeration in large companies and breweries, that numerous ice cellars lost their importance and were abandoned. In rural areas, ice cellars were built until the beginning of the 20th century and some were in use until the 1950s. Individual ice cellars were given a new use as bat roosts.
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Ice cellars are among the small monuments that are important in cultural history, but often receive little attention.
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