Learn about the materials, design, and innovations that made early refrigerators a game changer in the 20th century. Perfect for history buffs and tech enthusiasts alike.

Although the University of Glasgow demonstrated an artificial refrigerator as early as 1748, and there were some earlier designs, commercial refrigerators wouldn’t appear until 1834. Home ...

Only decades later would the environmental impact of these compounds become apparent. Early refrigerators cost approximately equivalent to a new car, with prices only dropping after World War II ...