This is a picture of the ice palace that was built during the 1898-1899 American Winter Festival held at Niagara Falls New York. It was built during an ice sculpture contest.
The “Great Ice Palace” was built on the Riverway overlooking the American Falls and the Niagara Gorge. The palace was 120 feet (36.5m) wide by 160 feet (48.7m) long and was built entirely of large blocks of ice. The walls were up to 7 feet (2.1m) thick and had three ice towers built in. A 90 feet (27.4m) by 160 feet (48.7m) skating rink adorned the outside of the palace. An entrance fee was charged to enter the palace and at night it was illuminated by colorful lights. The “Ice Palace” project was financed by a group of prominent citizens. (J. Guthrie) via Doug Southon @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1470747189905957/
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