White Pines History

White Pines History. . , White Pines was constructed by American Forest Properties, Inc. at the site of former White Pines operation of Blagen Lumber Co., The community of White Pines, which was founded by Frank Blagen, the company president, came into being during the construction stages of the mill which was begun in the fall of 1938., Construction of the sawmill was completed during the summer of 1940. At which time American Forest Products acquired a controlling interest. Subsequently to become 100%., Soon employees and their families began building their homes nearby…, As the town grew, members of the community built a Post Office, school, Community Club, and grocery store, most are still a part of White Pines today. , During the sawmill’s 22 years of operation, production averaged approximately 30,000,000 board feet annually., The lumber was transferred to the American Forest Products manufacturing plant and shipping facility at Toyon, located between San Andreas and Valley Springs., The Toyon plant shipped finished lumber products throughout the United States., Operation of the sawmill was terminated in 1962., Plans for the White Pines Lake were initiated in the Fall of 1966., Construction of the dam started in the Fall of 1969… , …completed Nov. 1970.