Yesterday, we visited the John Gorrie State Museum to pay homage to the inventor of the ice machine, later recognized as an early step towards air conditioning. Thank you Dr Gorrie, every Phoenician salutes you!

A brick building labeled Gorrie Museum is surrounded by trees and signs indicating it is part of both the John Gorrie State Museum and the Ice Machine Museum.A large mechanical apparatus with wooden framing, a cylindrical black component, and brick-like base is displayed in a room with gray walls and a plaque mounted nearby.A sign in front of a building reads Greetings from Apalachicola, Birthplace of Air Conditioning.A grave marker on a brick path honors Reverend James McBride with Masonic symbols and inscriptions.A historical marker commemorates Dr. John Gorrie, a pioneer in air conditioning and refrigeration innovation.A gray stone monument engraved with the name CORRIE stands on a white stepped base, surrounded by trees and buildings.