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Louis Charles Graeter

Summary

Louis Charles Graeter is famous for creating Graeter's Ice Cream. He innovated the way ice cream was made by using the French Pot process. His contribution to society is that he left us with delicious ice cream that we can enjoy right here in Cincinnati.

Children enjoying Graeter's Ice Cream on a summer day in Cincinnati.

Where is he from?

He ran away from home at age 17 (1868), and found himself in Cincinnati, Ohio. Here, he began selling his ice cream at neighborhood street markets.

Dates

Famous for...

Hometown

Born in 1852 (actual day not found)

Died December 30, 1919.

-He was hit by a car while exiting a trolley.

-founding Graeters Ice Cream in Cincinnati, Ohio. He used the "French pot" process.

He was born in Germany but emigrated to Madison, Indiana. He ran away from home at age 17 and ended up in Cincinnati. He settled there and began his business.

Example of a street market he would have sold ice cream at.

Fun Facts

French Pot

Process...

  • Born in 1852 in Germany.
  • Nicknamed "Charlie" Graeter.
  • Married Regina Berger in 1900.
  • First sold ice cream out of 967 E. McMillan Street. The ice cream was made in the back and sold in the front.
  • Had two sons: Wilmer and Paul.
  • Ran away to Cincinnati
  • Began working with brother, Fred.
  • Fred's wife, Anna, started to make candies for the store.
  • Has a total of 12 stores operated by the family, and 24 franchised stores.
  • Graeter's now has 29 unique flavors of ice cream.

Graeter's creates their ice cream in 2 1/2 gallon French Pot Freezers. The French Pot Freezer freezes the ice cream while folding it around the pot. This makes the ice cream thick and creamy. These freezers also create the iconic chocolate chunks.

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