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Hull-Oakes Lumber,
Oregon

These photos were taken during a Narrow Gauge Convention visit to the mill in 2003. They are a good example of the hazards of using the wrong film for photography -- the film speed was inadequate for a dull day.

Hillcrest Lumber, Mesachie Lake, BC c 1064; Lynn Zelmer photo
Hull-Oakes Lumber, Oregon USA. Lynn Zelmer photo, 2003.

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Hull-Oakes Lumber is the last steam-powered commercial sawmill in America; it specialises in large timbers.

Log Unloading, mill pond, debarking: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
Saw, mill engine and related machinery: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
Buildings: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
Machinery: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
Signs, fire and safety: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
Lumber: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
Railing out: 1,
Electrical: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,

Hull Oakes has an excellent video showing the operation of the mill [Steam-Power Sawmill (1996). Golden Rail Videos, 60 min.].

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