Lumberyard Collection
In the early 1940s, the Greensboro Lumber Company in Greensboro, Georgia was a bustling hub of activity
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In the early 1940s, the Greensboro Lumber Company in Greensboro, Georgia was a bustling hub of activity. Captured by photographer Jack Delano, these images showcase the raw power and industrious nature of the lumberyard. One photograph reveals a sawmill at the Greensboro Lumber Co. , with workers diligently operating machinery to transform logs into usable timber. The rhythmic sound of saw blades cutting through wood fills the air as stacks of freshly cut boards begin to accumulate. Another image takes us to Malone, Grays Harbor County, Washington in 1939. Dorothea Lange's lens captures an abandoned lumber mill - once a thriving center for production now silenced by time. It stands as a reminder of an industry that has moved on. Lange's photographs also transport us to Keno, Klamath County, Oregon where logs are piled high in the mill yard. The sheer magnitude and organization required to manage such vast quantities is awe-inspiring. These towering stacks represent years' worth of hard work and dedication. Further east in Boundary County, Idaho we find small privately owned mills still operating amidst changing times. Lange's lens captures their resilience and determination as they continue to produce lumber despite larger competitors dominating the market. Mission Creek tells a similar story - nestled deep within Idaho's woods lies another small privately owned mill recently discontinued but leaving behind memories etched into its surroundings. Its closure signifies not only economic shifts but also changes in our relationship with nature and resource management. A haunting sight awaits us at Sandpoint, Bonner County where an abandoned storage shed belonging to Humbird Lumber Company stands forgotten amongst overgrown vegetation. Once filled with tools and materials essential for operation, it now serves as a relic from days gone by - reminding us that even giants can fall. Lastly, Tenino in Thurston County showcases yet another glimpse into this world of timber production during Western Washington's heyday in 1939.