1940 Tonto National Monument Cooling Apparatus Image

A vintage image from April 1940 showcases a cooling apparatus employed by a caretaker at Tonto National Monument in Gila County, Arizona. The device featured water in a tin container that dripped over burlap. This method harnessed evaporation to produce a cooling effect, reflecting innovative practices of the time.

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