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Forward Brothers Sawmill
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By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Forward Brothers Sawmill Marker | | |
Inscription. The original Forward Brother’s, Alfred T. and Frank, established the mill in 1908. The mill was moved from the original site which was where the Mt. Lassen Vineyards are now.
Alfred died in 1931 and Frank went on with the raising of livestock. At this time, Alfred’s two sons Lorin A. and Alva L. took over the mill and greatly expanded the operation which remained Forward Brothers. The average daily output of the mill was 65,000 bf. The one day record was 88,000 bf.
There were 65 families in the valley with its own schoolhouse with one teacher, Gertrude Forward, Frank’s wife. Lorin and Alva operated the mill continuously until March 26, 1958 at which time it burned down. The burner and the two ponds are what remains of the original saw mill.
Erected 2002 by Lassen Loomis Outpost no. 1914 and Trinitarianus Chapter no. 62, E Clampus Vitus.
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 40° 26.117′ N, 121° 44.167′ W. Marker is near Manton, California, in Tehama County. Marker is on Forward Road. Click for map. This marker is approximately 8.6 miles east of the intersection of Manton and Forward Roads and just west of the intersection of Forward and Forwards Mill Roads. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35200 Forward Road, Manton CA 96059, United States of America. | | | | 
By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Forward Brothers Sawmill Marker | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Manton Store (approx. 7.1 miles away); Noble’s Bungalow (approx. 7.2 miles away); Nobles Emigrant Trail (approx. 8.8 miles away); Shingletown Store (approx. 8.9 miles away); Cinder Cone Volcano and the Fantastic Lava Beds (approx. 10.6 miles away); Historic Crossroads Gateway (approx. 11.3 miles away); People of the Land (approx. 11.3 miles away); Loomis Legacy (approx. 11.5 miles away). |
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By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Forward Brothers Sawmill Marker | | Marker is mounted on the sawblade seen in the shade under the tree to the left. | | |
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By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Forward Brothers Sawmill's Sawdust Burner and Pond | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 104 times since then. Last updated on August 20, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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