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Miller Ice House Renovation
In 1998, the Upper Arlington Historical Society was delighted to have the opportunity to renovate one of the oldest structures in Upper Arlington. The Miller Ice House was constructed in 1860 and served the Miller Family for many years. Lynne Brown and Bob Defenbaugh chaired the effort to renovate the ice house. John Schooley made the architectural drawings. Donations from First Community Village, The City of Upper Arlington, the Upper Arlington Historical Society and individuals made this project a reality.
During the years that the Miller family lived on the site, a large windmill drew water from a very deep well. The ice house was filled every winter with ice cut from the Scioto River and packed in sawdust. The ice would last all summer long. When the ice had melted, the youngsters in the Miller family would swim in the watering trough in the ice house.
The Miller Ice House is located on the grounds of First Community Village, enter off of Waltham Road at Riverside Drive. The public is welcome to visit.
Updated 01/07
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