| Alpha-Numeric Key: | CK-63 |
| Corporate Name: | Bauman Lumber Company |
| Local Name: | |
| Owner Name: | Bauman Lumber Company. James F. Bauman. 1968: Gus Whiteman. |
| Location: | Alto |
| County: | Cherokee |
| Years in Operation: | 22 years |
| Start Year: | 1951 |
| End Year: | 1972 |
| Decades: | 1950-1959,1960-1969,1970-1979 |
| Period of Operation: | 1951 to 1972 |
| Town: | Alto |
| Company Town: | 2 |
| Peak Town Size: | Unknown |
| Mill Pond: |  |
| Type of Mill: | Hardwood lumber, studs, and pallets
 Sawmill |
 Pine Sawmill |
Hardwood Sawmill |
Cypress Sawmill |
| Planer |
Planer Only |
Shingle |
Paper |
| Plywood |
Cotton |
Grist |
Unknown |
| Other |
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| Power Source: | Steam, later electric
| Horse |
Mule |
Oxen |
Water |
| Water Overshot |
Water Turbine |
Diesel |
Unknown |
| Pit |
Steam |
Steam Circular |
Steam Band |
| Gas |
Electricity |
Other |
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| Maximum Capacity: | |
| Capacity Comments: | Unknown |
| Produced: |
| Rough Lumber |
Planed Lumber |
Crossties |
Timbers |
| Lathe |
Ceiling |
Unknown |
Beading |
| Flooring |
Paper |
Plywood |
Particle Board |
| Treated |
Other |
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| Equipment: | Sawmill |
| Company Tram: | |
| Associated Railroads: | Unknown |
| Historicial Development: | According to the Directory of Texas Manufacturers, 1956-1958, the Bauman Lumber Company at Alto was established as a sole proprietorship in 1951 with James F. Bauman as owner. In 1956, the company, working more than fifty employees, made hardwood lumber and pallets. It lasted until 1972, first under the direction of Jim Bauman and later under Gus Whiteman. It developed from a steam plant making studs to an electric mill making pallets. It employed more than fifty workers on the average. It was not listed in the Directory of Texas Manufacturers 1960. |
| Research Date: | MCJ 2-28-95 |
| Prepared By: | M. Johnson |