2020 RETA Breeze Nov-Dec

The Refrigeration Historian Volume XXX11 Little thought is given to the contributions made to our industry by Scotsmen. I would daresay most would be hard pressed to compile a top 5 list of Scottish Refrigeration Engineers, but contribute they have. For evidence I would note the case of David Boyle.

David Boyle.

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K nown as a quick witted man of Integrity with a desire to exceed, David was well liked. Professionally, in his lifetime, he advanced the art of Ice making to new heights. Born in Johnstone, Scotland on Halloween, October 31, 1837. He was an apprentice Grocery Clerk and became fascinated with ice cream. He would immigrate to Mobile, Alabama in 1859. At the end of the great war, he relocated again, this time to Demopolis, Alabama. It would be in Demopolis at the age of 27, that he would begin his refrigeration career. It is reported that he made over $8,000 that summer selling iced lemonade, produced with natural ice. A very successful lemonade stand no doubt. But this endeavor would begin David’s longtime love of the ice machine. It began by searching for an ice machine to replace the need for natural ice.