Working sawmills in western Sonoma County during the late 19th century and 20th century were not quiet places. The mill whistle and steam donkey engines made shrill noises. Workers yelled “Timber!” ...
A decade ago, the Hull-Oakes Lumber Co. still literally operated under its own steam. The sawmill, some 10 miles west of Monroe in Benton County, was one of the last to operate under steam power and ...
Editor's note: This is the 23rd of a series of stories that will be featured in the Pensacola News Journal to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Escambia County. Look for these stories each Monday in ...
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