Tripp Sawmill
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Small sawmills played a fundamental role in rural communities in nineteenth century America, processing locally-logged wood to provide sawn lumber for construction in the immediate area. While many such mills were water powered, this was steam-powered from the outset. It was simple but refined -- a modest, self-sufficient industrial operation (water and fuel was available onsite), comfortably wedded to its rural location.
Small sawmills played a fundamental role in rural communities in nineteenth century America, processing locally-logged wood to provide sawn lumber for construction in the immediate area. While many such mills were water powered, this was steam-powered from the outset. It was simple but refined -- a modest, self-sufficient industrial operation (water and fuel was available onsite), comfortably wedded to its rural location.
Artifact
Sawmill (Factory)
Date Made
circa 1855
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Tipton
Creator Notes
Built by British immigrant Reverend Henry Tripp in Tipton, Michigan.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Liberty Craftworks District
Object ID
26.155.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
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