Dr. John Gorrie: The Apalachicola Doctor Who Invented Cold
In the 1840s, a doctor in Apalachicola became convinced cold air could save yellow fever patients. When the ice ran out, Dr. John Gorrie decided to make his own.
In the 1840s, a doctor in Apalachicola became convinced cold air could save yellow fever patients. When the ice ran out, Dr. John Gorrie decided to make his own.
Everyone knows Apalachicola for the oysters, but this historic Gulf Coast town holds a whole world beyond the half shell, from a vibrant arts scene to deep-rooted history.