Tripp Sawmill at Its Original Site, 1855-1926

THF277113 / Tripp Sawmill at Its Original Site, 1855-1926

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1855-1926

Subject Date

1855-1926

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.11741

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 13.75 in

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Franklin United States, Michigan, Lenawee county Photographic prints Photographs Sawmills (Factories) Lumber trade Original sites Tripp Sawmill

Artifact
Tripp Sawmill
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.