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Ice Palace Collection

Step into a winter wonderland with the enchanting beauty of ice palaces

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Winter in the United States, the Ice Palace at St Paul, Minnesota (engraving)

Winter in the United States, the Ice Palace at St Paul, Minnesota (engraving)
1061899 Winter in the United States, the Ice Palace at St Paul, Minnesota (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in the United States)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Palais de Glace, Champs Elysees, Paris, 1894 (colour litho)

Palais de Glace, Champs Elysees, Paris, 1894 (colour litho)
SNG126661 Palais de Glace, Champs Elysees, Paris, 1894 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, the Dominion of Canada (engraving)

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, the Dominion of Canada (engraving)
1624601 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, the Dominion of Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, the Dominion of Canada)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Ice-Palace at St Paul, Minnesota, on the Mississippi (engraving)

Ice-Palace at St Paul, Minnesota, on the Mississippi (engraving)
1595908 Ice-Palace at St Paul, Minnesota, on the Mississippi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice-Palace at St Paul, Minnesota, on the Mississippi)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Ice Palace, St Petersburg (engraving)

Ice Palace, St Petersburg (engraving)
2793377 Ice Palace, St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice Palace, St Petersburg. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 25 November 1837)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: The Ice Palace at St Paul in 1888 (b / w photo)

The Ice Palace at St Paul in 1888 (b / w photo)
5987312 The Ice Palace at St Paul in 1888 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ice Palace at St Paul in 1888)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: The ice palace at the Neva River in St. Peterburg (coloured engraving)

The ice palace at the Neva River in St. Peterburg (coloured engraving)
997902 The ice palace at the Neva River in St. Peterburg (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising the Palais de Glace, Champs Elysees, Paris

Reproduction of a poster advertising the Palais de Glace, Champs Elysees, Paris
STC138581 Reproduction of a poster advertising the Palais de Glace, Champs Elysees, Paris, 1896 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 124x88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Winter in Canada, the Ice Palace at Montreal (engraving)

Winter in Canada, the Ice Palace at Montreal (engraving)
1043987 Winter in Canada, the Ice Palace at Montreal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Canada, the Ice Palace at Montreal)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: The Ice-Palace, Montreal, Canada (engraving)

The Ice-Palace, Montreal, Canada (engraving)
1055505 The Ice-Palace, Montreal, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ice-Palace, Montreal, Canada)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: The Ice Carnival at Montreal, Canada (engraving)

The Ice Carnival at Montreal, Canada (engraving)
1061485 The Ice Carnival at Montreal, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ice Carnival at Montreal, Canada)

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Ice castle built for Empress Anna Ioannovna during the Month of January of the Year 1740

Ice castle built for Empress Anna Ioannovna during the Month of January of the Year 1740. Private Collection

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Ice Palace Saint Petersburg Russia elevation

Ice Palace Saint Petersburg Russia elevation
Ice Palace (Saint Petersburg, Russia): elevation of facade and plan, Description et representation exacte de la maison de glace, construite a St

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Ice Palace St. Petersburg Russia mortar cannon

Ice Palace St. Petersburg Russia mortar cannon
Ice Palace (St. Petersburg, Russia): mortar, cannon, and dolphins spoutting flames of naphtha, Description et representation exacte de la maison de glace, construite a St

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Winter in Canada: the Ice Palace at Montreal, 1883

Winter in Canada: the Ice Palace at Montreal, 1883

Background imageIce Palace Collection: MINNESOTA: ICE PALACE, 1887. Ice Palace at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in Minnesota

MINNESOTA: ICE PALACE, 1887. Ice Palace at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in Minnesota, January 1887. Contemporary American engraving

Background imageIce Palace Collection: Speed Skater At Start

Speed Skater At Start
New York, New York: c. 1926. Speed skater Murphy at the Ice Palace in Brooklyn

Background imageIce Palace Collection: An ice palace built with blocks of ice from the Songhue river in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province

An ice palace built with blocks of ice from the Songhue river in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, Northern
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Step into a winter wonderland with the enchanting beauty of ice palaces. From the snowy landscapes of the United States to the grandeur of Europe, these frozen marvels have captivated hearts for centuries. In St Paul, Minnesota, an Ice Palace stood proudly on the banks of the Mississippi River. Its intricate details were etched in an engraving, showcasing its magnificence against a wintry backdrop. Across the Atlantic, Paris boasted its own Palais de Glace on Champs Elysees in 1894. A vibrant colour lithograph immortalized this icy spectacle that drew crowds from far and wide. Not to be outdone, Canada showcased its icy prowess at exhibitions such as Colonial and Indian Exhibition where their Dominion was represented by an awe-inspiring ice palace depicted in another engraving. Montreal also embraced this frosty tradition with their own Ice Palace that left spectators breathless. Traveling further eastward, St Petersburg unveiled its very own Ice Palace along Neva River - a sight so captivating it was immortalized through engravings and coloured prints alike. The yearning for frozen splendor extended beyond modern times; even Empress Anna Ioannovna had her own ice castle built back in 1740. These icy creations not only celebrated winter's embrace but also served as symbols of human ingenuity and creativity. Reproductions of posters advertising these magnificent structures adorned walls across cities - reminders of their ephemeral yet magical existence. As we immerse ourselves in these images from different corners of the world, let us marvel at how nature's most delicate element can be transformed into architectural masterpieces that inspire awe and ignite our imagination. So bundle up tight and step into a realm where dreams are made real - welcome to the mesmerizing world of ice palaces.