Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B15163
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- 6/30/1926
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Bay City Lumber Company's crane in Aberdeen, WA
Industries; Bay City Lumber Company; Cranes; Aberdeen;
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Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B15163
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Bay City Lumber Company's crane in Aberdeen, WA
Industries; Bay City Lumber Company; Cranes; Aberdeen;
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B14404
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
St. Paul Lumber Company crane loading a vessel at 1220 Saint Paul Ave, Tacoma
Industries; St. Paul Lumber Company; Cranes, Tideflats;
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B14340
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Stacking lumber with the help of a stacker made by Star Iron & Steel.
Industries; Lumber; Star Iron & Steel; Machinery;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
The "Silksworth" was docked at the Tidewater Mill, 3901 E. 11th St., the first stop of four, on November 19, 1925. She would continue on to the Defiance Lumber on November 22nd, and then on to Dickman and St. Paul mills. The Australian-bound vessel, on her first visit to Tacoma, was under the command of Captain R. Deans. The 429-foot "Silksworth" was a relatively new ship, in operation less than three years, and had a 53-foot beam. She would be taking 4,080,000 feet of lumber to Australia, 3 million feet of which would be loaded in Tacoma. As the ship is tied up at Tidewater, numerous logs, waiting to be processed, float in the waterway. The mill, located on the east side of the Hylebos Waterway, exported most of its timber. Because of its 750 feet of deep water moorage, Tidewater Mill was capable of loading several vessels at the same time. (photograph has been damaged) (TNT 11-21-25, p. 5-article on the "Silksworth")
Tidewater Mill Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Logs; Cargo ships--1920-1930; Shipping--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Two men are balanced on extremely long logs in this August 14, 1925, photograph. They are believed to be connected with the Peterman Mfg. Co. who were local door manufacturers. Peterman Manufacturing, according to an advertisement placed in the Tacoma Daily Ledger on April 8, 1925, produced quality fir doors and 3-ply fir veneer panels. TPL-9376; G36.1-066 (TDL 4-8-25, p. 4-ad)
Logs; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Log dump next to railroad tracks as pictured on August 14, 1925. G36.1-086
Logs; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B13072
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Mountain Lumber Company crane at 919 E F St, Tacoma
Industries; Mountain Lumber Company; Cranes, Tideflats;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Henry Mill in Old Town. A new and very modern mill opened in Old Town on July 20, 1925, located on the waterfront at 3001 North Starr St. Henry Mill & Timber Co. would remain in business there until 1945 when it was taken over by the Tacoma Lumber Fabricating Co. During WWII, Henry Mill became active in prefabricated structures for the military. They specialized in bridges and hangars. TPL-2048; G36.1-143B
Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Mills--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
The Henry Mill & Timber Co. had just begun operating in late July of 1925, just about two weeks before this photograph of the plant's exterior was taken. The plant took over two years to build due to difficulty in preparing the foundation. Built on the 26-acre waterfront site of the old Tacoma Mill Co., the sawmill was designed to use the most modern equipment. It started with a head saw, edger and trimmer. Finished products could be easily transported via ship or nearby railroad tracks. G36.1-143A (TNT 7-20-25, p. 16-article)
Henry Mill & Timber Co. (Tacoma); Mills--Tacoma--1920-1930; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Railroad tracks--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B12892
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Buchanan Lumber Company crane at 3939 Ruston Way, Tacoma
Industries; Buchanan Lumber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way;
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B12893
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Buchanan Lumber Company crane at 3939 Ruston Way, Tacoma
Industries; Buchanan Lumber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Four unidentified men gaze at a long line of railroad flat cars stacked with mahogany logs on May 1, 1925. The log train was bound for the Buffelen Lumber & Mfg. Co. The logs had arrived at the Port of Tacoma on the "Wheatland Montana" and were a product of the Philippines. The arrival of the logs marked a transition to direct transactions between the overseas grower and a Tacoma manufacturer. Prior to this, mahogany used in fine furniture, cabinets and other uses was brought here in board form. G36.1-030 (TNT 5-4-25, p. 6)
Logs; Railroad cars--Tacoma--1920-1930; Shipping--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
This was the Olympia plant of Washington Veneer Co., as pictured in April of 1925. The plywood company was less than a year old at the time, having been incorporated in June of 1924. It was located on land leased from the Port of Olympia, about 3/4th of a mile from Olympia's business center, and conveniently located near water and rail transportation. Already on site was a sawmill and retail lumber yard, both to be operated for many years by Washington Veneer. Plywood production began in February of 1925 at a rate of 65,000 feet daily. Among other innovations, manager Ed Westman installed the first belt-free lathe on the Pacific Coast. Marketing of Washington Veneer's panel production was handled primarily through the Wheeler-Osgood Company of Tacoma. A second plywood plant, called Capitol Plywood Co., was built about 1/4th mile from the site of the original plant in 1929. Washington Veneer was acquired several times and finally closed down in the late 1960s. (www.apawood.org) G73.1-011
Washington Veneer Co. (Olympia); Lumber industry--Olympia--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
St. Paul & Tacoma workers stand alongside a 48" x 48" x 70-foot sawn log on February 13, 1925. TPL-3237; G36.1-159
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B10466
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Henry Mill & Timber Company crane at 3001 N Starr St, Tacoma
Industries; Henry Mill & Timber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B10465
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Henry Mill & Timber Company crane at 3001 N Starr St, Tacoma
Industries; Henry Mill & Timber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way;
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B10437
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Henry Mill & Timber Company crane at 3001 N Starr ST, Tacoma
Industries; Henry Mill & Timber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Three men operating machinery at an Olympia sawmill in June of 1924. Photograph taken on behalf of Pacific Mutual Door Co. G75.1-025
Sawmills--Olympia; Machinery; Lumber industry--Olympia--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Small sheets of plywood are being loaded from an Olympia sawmill directly onto a Northern Pacific car by three men on June 12, 1924. These will be used by the Pacific Mutual Door Co. G75.1-023
Lumber industry--Olympia--1920-1930; Plywood; Sawmills--Olympia; Railroad freight cars--Olympia;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Plywood operations. Workers at this Olympia sawmill are pictured in June of 1924 during daily plywood operations. Sheets of plywood are being laid out; stacks of plywood are in the fore-and-background. Photograph ordered by Pacific Mutual Door Co. G75.1-026
Lumber industry--Olympia--1920-1930; Plywood; Sawmills--Olympia;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Five workers are pictured on June 12, 1924, in an Olympia mill loading sheets of plywood for the Pacific Mutual Door Co. The men wear gloves, overalls and the ever-present caps. G75.1-024
Lumber industry--Olympia--1920-1930; Sawmills--Olympia; Plywood;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
On June 12, 1924, two unidentified workers lean their hands against the enormous cut log which will soon be hoisted and processed. The log will be made into sheets of plywood to be used by the Pacific Mutual Door Co. This photograph, in addition to a number of plywood operations shots, was taken in Olympia on behalf of the company. G75.1-027
Logs; Lumber industry--Olympia--1920-1930; Hoisting machinery;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
The "Artigas" is docked awaiting the loading of a cargo of lumber from Tidewater Mill on May 2, 1924. The Tidewater Mill, located on the east side of the Hylebos Waterway, exported most of their timber. The "Artigas" would set sail directly for San Francisco on Saturday, May 3rd. G49.1-094
Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Cargo ships--1920-1930; Tidewater Mill Co. (Tacoma);
Tacoma Iron Works BOLAND-B9319
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Defiance Lumber Company's crane at 4601 Ruston Way, Tacoma
Industries; Defiance Lumber Company; Cranes; Ruston Way
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Piles of logs waiting to be removed via railroad flatcars from a West Fork Logging Co. site in March of 1924. G75.1-088
Logs; West Fork Logging Co.;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Logging operations in the woods, in the Seabeck, Washington, area. West Fork Logging Co. apparatus on railroad tracks photographed on March 23, 1924. L.T. Murray was the president of the firm. Mr. Murray would move his logging operation to Lewis County in 1927. G75.1-089 (Additional information provided by a reader)
West Fork Logging Co.; Lumber industry--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
On March 23, 1924, West Fork Logging Co. employees posed near the company's steam donkey on a sled. The donkeys were a replacement for the horse and oxen power formerly used to pull logs from the woods. This photograph was probably taken in logging areas near Seabeck where the company was then based. Logging operation would move to Lewis County three years later. G75.1-033 (for an earlier view of a steam donkey, see B2726) (Additional information provided by a reader)
West Fork Logging Co.; Lumber industry--1920-1930; Steam donkeys; Donkey engines;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
Logging operations at West Fork Logging Co. site #1. Logs are being "loaded," per photographer Marvin Boland's notes. This was probably located in the Seabeck, Washington, area, in March of 1924. (Additional information provided by a reader)
West Fork Logging Co.; Lumber industry--1920-1930;
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
On February 19, 1924, this giant 40-foot log was successfully loaded onto a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad freight car by employees of the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. The log, measuring 72 inches in diameter, would be a prime exhibit when shown in the East and Midwest the following summer. The sheer size of the log would remind viewers that lumber from Tacoma mills came from logs similar to the one displayed. TPL-2375; G44.1-093
Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; Logs; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Railroad freight cars--Tacoma; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Co. (Tacoma);
Part of Marvin Boland Photographs
On February 19, 1924, workers at the St. Paul & Tacoma lumber mill were loading a giant log onto a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway car. The log was being sent on an exhibition tour. It would be shown at agricultural fairs and educational exhibits in the East and Midwest during the coming summer as a sample of the giant logs from which Tacoma mills got their lumber. The log was 72 inches in diameter and 40 feet long. (TNT 2/20/1924) G36.1-042
Lumber industry--Tacoma--1920-1930; St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. (Tacoma); Logs; Railroad freight cars--Tacoma; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Co. (Tacoma); Hoisting machinery;