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Sawmill Collection

"Sawmill: A Glimpse into the History of Woodworking" Step back in time to c1850, where James Marshall, a determined prospector, stands proudly in front of Sutter's Mill

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Sawmill Collection: SUTTERs MILL, c1850. James Marshall, prospector, standing in front of Sutters Mill
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Sawmill Collection: Dobbin's Mills, Black Hills, Dak, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Sawmill Collection: Mines and Mills, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Sawmill Collection: Wood shooting in the air, De Smet Mill, Center City, Dak, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Sawmill Collection: The Interior 'Clean Up' day at the Deadwood Terra Gold Stamp Mill, one of the Homestake... 1888
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Sawmill Collection: A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw, Germany
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Sawmill Collection: Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April
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Sawmill Collection: Timber planing at the sawmill, 1953
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Sawmill Collection: Making tenon joints at the sawmill, 1953
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Sawmill Collection: No 1 Shop, Sawmill, 1954
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Sawmill Collection: Redwood Highway, Scotia, California - Pacific Lumber Company
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Sawmill Collection: A sawmill powered by traction engine, hand coloured photo
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Sawmill Collection: Traction Engine and Sawmill Victorian period
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Sawmill Collection: Traction Engine at a sawmill
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Sawmill Collection: The Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Ga. 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
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Sawmill Collection: Sawmill at the Greensboro Lumber Company, Greensboro, Ga. 1941?. Creator: Jack Delano
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Sawmill Collection: Sawmill at the Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Ga. 1941?. Creator: Jack Delano
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Sawmill Collection: Young farmer plowing while other co-op members... Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Saw Mill Scene, from Blue Jeans, ca. 1890. ca. 1890. Creator: Anon
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Sawmill Collection: Possibly: Mumby Lumber Mill, closed in 1938... Malone, Grays Harbor County, Washington, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: The church closed when the mill closed... Malone, Grays Harbor County, Washington, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Ellington Lumber Company mill, Keno, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sawmill Collection: Small private lumber mill still operating in region... Boundary County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Small privately owned mill in the woods, recently discontinued, Mission Creek, Idaho
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Sawmill Collection: Small privately owned mill in the woods... Mission Creek, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Many of those dependent on the mill have turned back to... Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Possibly: Many of those dependent on the mill have turned... Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Abandoned storage shed of the Humbird Lumber Company, Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Wife and baby of president of Ola self-help sawmill co-op... Gem County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: A new house, lumber from Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Home of Claude Kanady, president of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Young Idaho farmer plowing... Ola self-help sawmill co-op... Gem County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Abandoned storage shed of the Humbird Lumber Co... Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Pond monkey carrying cable from mill shed to pond, Keno, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: The new Gilchrist mill, open a week, lumber mill, Gilchrist, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sawmill Collection: Small private lumber mill still operating in region where large... Boundary County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Many of those dependent on the mill have turned... Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Log rafts on the Williamette River between Salem and Independence, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Possibly: Log rafts on the Williamette River between Salem and Independence, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: At Pelican Bay Lumber mill logs enter the mill by... near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon
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Sawmill Collection: At Pelican Bay Lumber mill logs enter... near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon
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Sawmill Collection: Possibly: Pelican Bay Lumber Company, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Pelican Bay Lumber Company, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: At Pelican Bay Lumber Company mill, showing... near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Pond monkey guides... Pelican Bay Lumber Company mill, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Possibly: At Pelican Bay Lumber Company mill, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Log chute at Pelican Bay Lumber Company mill, Near Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1939
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Sawmill Collection: Logs at sawmill on Marys River near Corvallis, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange


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"Sawmill: A Glimpse into the History of Woodworking" Step back in time to c1850, where James Marshall, a determined prospector, stands proudly in front of Sutter's Mill. This iconic image captures the essence of an era when sawmills played a vital role in shaping communities. Transporting us further into history, we witness a sawmill powered by a traction engine. The hand-colored photo brings to life the Victorian period and showcases the ingenuity behind this innovative machinery. The combination of power and precision is truly remarkable. Speaking of traction engines at sawmills, another captivating scene unfolds before our eyes. We marvel at the sight of these powerful machines working tirelessly to transform timber into usable materials. It serves as a testament to human progress and industrialization during that era. Traveling across borders, we encounter Kirchner Leipzig's spectacular band saw from Germany. Its intricate design and craftsmanship demonstrate how technology evolved over time to meet growing demands for efficiency and productivity. Fast-forwarding several decades, we find ourselves witnessing timber planing at a sawmill in 1953. Skilled workers meticulously smooth out rough surfaces with precision tools, showcasing their expertise while ensuring quality products for construction or furniture making. The artistry continues as craftsmen masterfully create tenon joints at another sawmill in 1953. Their attention to detail ensures sturdy connections between wooden pieces—a true testament to their dedication towards producing reliable structures. Venturing inside No 1 Shop at Sawmill in 1954 reveals bustling activity as workers diligently carry out their tasks amidst stacks of lumber waiting for transformation into various finished goods. This glimpse offers insight into the inner workings of these industrious establishments. Shifting gears geographically, we find ourselves on California's Redwood Highway near Scotia—home to Pacific Lumber Company—an emblematic location synonymous with vast forests and thriving wood industries that shaped America's growth throughout history.