Sawmill Collection

SUTTERs MILL, c1850. James Marshall, prospector, standing in front of Sutters Mill, where he discovered gold, Coloma, California. Photograph, c1850

Sawmill on the Kumsa River near the Medvezhia Gora Station, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Sawmill on the Kumsa River near the Medvezhia Gora Station, 1915.

Sawmill, Oka River, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Sawmill, Oka River, 1912. Several men standing near a sawmill.

View from the Bernshammar Sawmill, 1793. Creator: Pehr Nordquist
View from the Bernshammar Sawmill, 1793. Water power used to operate machinery in Sweden

'Saw mill in a forest of pines.; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Saw mill in a forest of pines.; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Wood sawmill, 1845. Creator: Hendrik Abraham Klinkhamer
Wood sawmill, 1845

In the school's sawmill, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
In the school's sawmill, 1904

Saw-mill men of Tuskegee Industrial Institute, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Saw-mill men of Tuskegee Industrial Institute, 1902

Ola self-help sawmill under construction, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ola self-help sawmill under construction. Idaho

Ola self-help sawmill under construction, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ola self-help sawmill under construction. Idaho

Remains of sawmill in Fullerton, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Remains of sawmill in Fullerton, Louisiana. An abandoned lumber town

Remains of sawmill in Fullerton, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Remains of sawmill in Fullerton, Louisiana. An abandoned lumber town

An abandoned lumber town, Fullerton, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fullerton, Louisiana. An abandoned lumber town

Abandoned lumber town showing mill and houses, Mendocino County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber industry of the California north coast. Abandoned lumber town showing mill and houses. Mendocino County, California

Lumber mill which is being dismantled at Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber mill which is being dismantled at Careyville, Florida

Lumber mill which is being dismantled, Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber mill which is being dismantled. Careyville, Florida

Lumber mill which is being dismantled, Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber mill which is being dismantled. Careyville, Florida

The lumber mill closed, the track is being torn up, Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The lumber mill closed, the track is being torn up and the rails sent to Japan along with other scrap iron from the mill. Careyville, Florida

Lumber mill being dismantled at Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber mill being dismantled at Careyville, Florida

Lumber mill being dismantled at Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber mill being dismantled at Careyville, Florida

Lumber mill being dismantled, Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lumber mill being dismantled. Careyville, Florida

Resident of Longview Homesteads in sawmill, Longview, Washington, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Resident of Longview Homesteads in sawmill. Longview, Washington

Foundations of lumber sheds in Fullerton, Louisiana, an abandoned lumber town, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Foundations of lumber sheds in Fullerton, Louisiana, an abandoned lumber town

Dobbin's Mills, Black Hills, Dak, 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Dobbin's Mills, Black Hills, Dak, 1890. Saw mill with smoke stack; piles of lumber; wooded hill in background

Mines and Mills, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Mines and Mills. The Caledonia No. 1, Deadwood Terra No. 2, and Terra No. 3. Gold Stamp Mills, located at Terraville, Dak. []. Three prominent lumber mills and stacks of lumber

Wood shooting in the air, De Smet Mill, Center City, Dak, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Wood shooting in the air, De Smet Mill, Center City, Dak, 1888. Large pile of timber next to a building

The Interior "Clean Up" day at the Deadwood Terra Gold Stamp Mill, one of the Homestake... 1888
The Interior. "Clean Up" day at the Deadwood Terra Gold Stamp Mill, one of the Homestake Mills, Terraville, Dakota []. Interior of saw mill; men working on equipment

A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw, Germany
A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw in a woodworking workshop, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April 1966

Timber planing at the sawmill, 1953
A man operates a planing machine in one of the Works sawmills. Hundreds of metres of wood were planed each week ready for use on carriages and wagons

Making tenon joints at the sawmill, 1953
A man operates a double ended tenoning machine at one of the Works sawmills. He is cutting tenon joints out of pieces of timber

No 1 Shop, Sawmill, 1954
A large elm log sits in No 1 Sawmill awaiting cutting into timber. The GWR used all types of woods from around the World

Redwood Highway, Scotia, California - Pacific Lumber Company
Redwood Highway, Scotia, California, USA - Pacific Lumber Company, Redwood Mill. Date: 1936

Man standing on boards on cart in sawmill and stacking the boards, Duluth vicinity, Minnesota, 1903
Man standing on boards on cart in sawmill and stacking the boards, Duluth vicinity, Minn. 1903

Three young black men working in lumber mill at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

African American guiding log from water onto saw mill ramp, Newport News, Va. 1900, 1899 or 1900

A sawmill powered by traction engine, hand coloured photo
A sawmill powered by traction engine, early 1900s, hand coloured photo

Traction Engine and Sawmill Victorian period Date: 19th century

Traction Engine at a sawmill Date: 19th century

The Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Ga. 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
The Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Ga

Sawmill at the Greensboro Lumber Company, Greensboro, Ga. 1941?. Creator: Jack Delano
Sawmill at the Greensboro Lumber Company, Greensboro, Ga

Sawmill at the Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Ga. 1941?. Creator: Jack Delano
Sawmill at the Greensboro Lumber Co. Greensboro, Ga

Young farmer plowing while other co-op members... Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, 1939
Young farmer plowing while other co-op members work in the sawmill. The tractor does work for five member families. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Saw Mill Scene, from Blue Jeans, ca. 1890. ca. 1890. Creator: Anon
Saw Mill Scene, from Blue Jeans, ca. 1890

Possibly: Mumby Lumber Mill, closed in 1938... Malone, Grays Harbor County, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Mumby Lumber Mill, closed in 1938 after thirty-five years of operation. Now being dismantled. Western Washington, Grays Harbor County, Malone, Washington

The church closed when the mill closed... Malone, Grays Harbor County, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The church closed when the mill closed, but the houses are again occupied in the abandoned mill village. Washington, Grays Harbor County, Malone

Ellington Lumber Company mill, Keno, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ellington Lumber Company mill. Keno, Klamath County, Oregon

Small private lumber mill still operating in region... Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small private lumber mill still operating in region where large mills have cut out. Boundary County, Idaho

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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.