Farm-to-Table #3 -Eatmor Cranberries

This 40’ double-sheathed wood reefer with vertical brake wheel is brown with grey decorated sides and runs on Bettendorf trucks.  Built in 1927, this car was leased by North American Refrigerator Line to the Chicago-based American Cranberry Exchange in 1933. Used through the 1940s to ship “Eatmor” brand cranberries, it was equipped with permanent floor racks and two, 235 cubic foot ice bunkers.

1Moving perishables by rail began in the mid 19th century in an effort to move dressed meats beyond local urban markets. As technology advanced, by the early 20th century, anything could be quickly transported from farms to kitchens across the country. These wood-sided ice reefers were dominant revenue earners for almost 100 years until mechanical refrigeration became practical, and they also served as rolling billboards for the companies. This series will feature twelve unique and colorful ‘produce’ reefers.

Reservations Due By: September 29, 2018

Expected Releases Starting In: February 2019