The drag saw was the predecessor of today's modern chain saw. It was used at the turn of the century to "buck" fallen trees into lengths the mills could handle. Some of these saws, however, were used to fell the trees. The power for this saw is an . . . — — Map (db m190795) HM
Crafted in 1946 from a 2100 year old redwood, this section of the tree weighed 42 tons and took 8 months of labor to hollow out a room 7' high and 32' long. With wheels attached, it toured the United States in its early years, then settled in . . . — — Map (db m190820) HM
Californians were among the first in the world to build a lifestyle around the automobile. In the early 20th century, mass-produced cars became affordable for almost everyone. In 1907 there were just 300 autos registers in the state. By 1920, more . . . — — Map (db m139844) HM
People have been drawn to the beauty and serenity of Northern Californias's majestic redwood forests for millennia
In the 1910s and 1920s, improved roads and services drew tourists from every walk of life, and the redwoods became a . . . — — Map (db m139843) HM
