South Philadelphia Staple John's Water Ice Serving Since 1945 And Keeping Customers Cool Amid Heat Wave

CBS Philadelphia

June 27, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Since 1945, John's Water Ice in South Philadelphia has served a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen H2O to customers on hot days.

It's a labor of love and flavor for third-generation owner Anthony Cardullo.

"Back in the day, my father, grandfather and uncles used to have to hand crank it," Cardullo said. "It would be in a stainless steel container surrounded by ice in a wooden box and they would hand crank it, it would be about 45 minutes per batch."

CBS Philadelphia

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.