Icebox or Refrigerator Door, Antique B.A. Stevens,1894-1916

This ice box door was manufactured by B. A. Stevens of Toledo, Ohio between 1894-1918. The wooden walk-in refrigerator or freezer door features a window, original manufacturer's nameplate and original hardware. The 3-panel door is equipped with a cast pivot latch, 3 ornate hinges on the front and a simple pull handle mounted on both sides.

Condition: Good condition for age and use. Solidly built with general overall paint loss, distressed, scuffing, scratches, dents and dings throughout. The front piece of glass has a small break in the lower left corner.

History: This door was salvaged from Cascades Inn in Healing Springs, Virginia. This historic inn was comprised of a hotel built in 1850, with various renovations taking place in the early 1900's, and a motel built around the 1950's. During the civil war, the hotel was used as a hospital for sick soldiers. The Inn was also used as a storage location for various fixtures such as furniture and plumbing from the nearby Homestead resort.

Salvage History: The Cascades Inn and items from it are featured on Season 11, Episode 10, of the DIY Network show, "Salvage Dawgs". See Robert, Ted and Grayson salvage this door on the episode [at 9:18]!

Weight: 130 lbs.
Item Measurements: 28.75(L) x 12.88(W) x 63.25(H)